Name

gimp [options] [files] — gimp

Synopsis

/usr/bin stdin stdout - file -- opt --help --version

The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a full-featured image-editing package that rivals Adobe Photoshop in power and scope. It is fairly complex to use but the results can be stunning. Visit http://www.gimp.org for full information. To run the program, type:

$ gimp

To edit a particular file, type:

$ gimp filename

If the GIMP is more complicated than you need, download the xv program for simpler edits, from http://www.trilon.com/xv. Simply display the graphics file:

$ xv myfile.jpg

and click the right mouse button on the image. A menu of editing tools appears.

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