Author Topic: Gimp versus Photoshop? (Read 8459 times)

blueforyou642 · « **on:** November 29, 2008, 03:09:51 PM »

I'm a newbie when it comes to graphic design, though I've been wanting to experiment with a graphics program to see if I could make a template for my own website. It has a very nice one made by a friend currently, but I wanted to blend some images into it to make it a bit more pleasing to the eye.

^- My website.

Now, I don't have too much money to spend on a program like Photoshop, even though I know it's said to be the best in the market for graphics editing. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with GIMP, which is free, and if it might be able to do the job I want it to do?

« **on:** November 29, 2008, 03:09:51 PM »

dWhite · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2008, 06:59:27 PM »

GIMP is pretty much a free version of Photoshop.

Primate · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:32:54 PM »

GIMP and Photoshop are both great for what you want to do: blending images, creating gradients, and other things of that nature. Photoshop, hence the name, is meant for working with photos and other raster images.

If you are interested in creating logos, you'll want Illustrator or Inkscape. (Inkscape is to Illustrator as GIMP is to Photoshop.) GIMP's support for text editing and drawing shapes is rather limited, so you'll need Inkscape for that.

jamesb · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2008, 02:49:38 AM »

I normally use Fireworks which is very similar to Photoshop as both products are from the same company. I prefer Fireworks as this software seems to be a lot easier to use then Adobe Photoshop.

buygum · « **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2008, 03:50:07 AM »

I generally use Photoshop, I have a lot of actions that can be used for creating 3d text and ecovers etc.

I suppose its what you have forced yourself to learn, to learn another just seems pointless.

Pete

CSH · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2009, 11:57:40 AM »

Quote from: jamesb on December 05, 2008, 02:49:38 AM

I normally use Fireworks which is very similar to Photoshop as both products are from the same company. I prefer Fireworks as this software seems to be a lot easier to use then Adobe Photoshop.

I have to say I do prefer the layout and feel of Fireworks, but I myself use photoshop elements. It is not too pricey and allows you to do pretty much everything you need it to do.

MrJohn · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2009, 01:49:41 PM »

I use both for different things. I use GIMP more for animated items and ps2 for non-animated.

Atrain · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2009, 05:04:02 PM »

i prefer GIMP. It is free, and that's what I look for. It seems no different to me than photoshop, just the fact it's free

George00 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2009, 07:57:26 PM »

I'm strictly a photoshop guy. It is much easier to understand that Gimp.

The tutorials are extremely helpful as well

Willox · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:33:43 PM »

I prefer photoshop, mainly becuase gimps tool box allways runs away.

Floobynooby · « **Reply #10 on:** March 02, 2009, 05:17:23 AM »

I guess the best one is the one you are most familiar with and that would be photoshop for me as that's what I learnt in college. All of them should be able to produce most of the results from image editing, but in a different way.

Dsgnr · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:05:06 PM »

I love Photoshop and I can prefer Photoshop.

jerrodmcjunkin · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2009, 05:45:49 AM »

Both GIMP and Photoshop are good editors but I think windows user may find it easier to use Photoshop since it is more user friendly when it comes to interface. As for me I prefer photoshop as well since I'm more familiar with it and I've been using it since version 7.

luongonetwork · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2009, 12:54:38 PM »

I would go with Photoshop. GIMP IS free, but in the end it doesnt have the full power and potential as Photoshop.

thomassean · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2010, 11:42:08 PM »

I guess the best ace is the one you are almost companion with and that would be photoshop for Maine as that's what I discovered in body. All of them should be able to develop most of the consequences from image deleting, but in a unlike manner.

victordench · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2010, 07:42:36 AM »

In my view the greatest one is the one you are most recognizable with and that would be Photoshop for me as that's what I learnt in college. All of them should be able to produce most of the results from image editing, but in a diverse way.

Bloody GangBang · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:28:35 AM »

Boths are great, but I like PS more then Gimp, it's just more usefull 2 me. Used to work on Ps CS5 for now

david osborn · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:51:36 AM »

you can also use gimpshop it is also free and more similar to photoshop

joewilliams68 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 20, 2010, 01:42:06 PM »

It is not too pricey and allows you to do pretty much everything you need it to do.I have to say I do prefer the layout and feel of Fireworks, but I myself use photoshop elements.

mickcaine48 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2010, 12:13:17 AM »

GIMP is free graphics editing software. It doesn’t help fully in designing a website. Moreover, designers can easily work on Photoshop for every designing aspect.

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