gimp
TLDR
Start GIMP
SYNOPSIS
gimp [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
gimp (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a powerful open-source image editor. It provides tools for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring, supporting numerous file formats.
GIMP features layers, masks, filters, color adjustments, and drawing tools. It supports scripting through Script-Fu and Python for automation. The plugin architecture enables extensive customization.
gimp serves as a free alternative to commercial image editors like Photoshop.
PARAMETERS
FILES
Image files to open.-b COMMAND, --batch COMMAND
Run batch command.-n, --new-instance
Start new instance.--no-splash
Don't show splash screen.--no-interface
Run without UI (batch mode).-d, --no-data
Don't load patterns and brushes.-g, --gimprc FILE
Use alternate config file.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
GTK application requires graphical environment. Large images can be memory-intensive. Plugin compatibility varies by version.
HISTORY
GIMP was started by Spencer Kimball and Peter Mattis in 1995 at UC Berkeley. It became a GNU project and remains one of the most popular open-source graphics applications.
SEE ALSO
imagemagick(1), inkscape(1), krita(1)
