GIMP

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SoftwareInfoBox GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

Type:	image editing
Platform:	cross-platform
License:	GNU General Public License
Source:	download or code
Input Formats:	tons (including SVG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, ...)
Output Formats:	XFC project files & nearly all that can be input
Users:	Lukas

GIMP is a powerful free alternative to image editing programs like Photoshop.

Unlike simple scribbling programs such as MS Paint, you can make use of layers to keep individual elements manageable.

Common Uses

touching up photographs
putting together panels, e.g. for articles
removing background from images (DE: Freistellen)
- looks better on posters/presentations/etc.
- allows mixing of independent images, e.g. to place people into exotic settings - or dogs into fruit bowls...

good dog

bad dog!