GIMP Review: Capable Graphics Editor That Falls Short of Its Competitors

Graphics editors have come a long way, and their evolution has seen many leaps in capabilities, in accordance with the increasing demands that stemmed from the latest camera gear and associated image processing techniques. To this day, many users still rely on the tried-and-tested functionality of Adobe’s Photoshop image editor, and for good reason: it has offered reliable performance, again and again. However, does GIMP, one of its strong alternatives out there, still have a word to say? Given its scope and capabilities, it’s a popular choice among those seeking for a free solution that can provide similar performance. Provides a customizable interface, which can yield workflow consistency All those endowed with the gift of photography know that at some point in their production workflow, the structure and characteristics of their tools will need to be completely adapted to their specific requirements. The same goes with the associated image pro...