GIMP in Less Than 10 Minutes: Beginners Guide

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In this GIMP 2.10 starter guide for beginners, I go through the common GIMP features and GIMP general information beginners typically want to know when they are first starting out with GIMP. Plus, I give an overview of the current state of GIMP, and what GIMP actually is!

This is a great starting point for photo editors or graphic designers whom are completely new to GIMP and want a quick overview of how to use the program before they fully dive in.

I go over the 5 main sections of GIMP, the 4 different types of tools found in GIMP, how to open, save, and export images in GIMP, and how to download GIMP.

0:00 - Intro
0:19 - What is GIMP?
0:57 - GIMP's Major Update
1:30 - Create a New Composition
1:50 - The GIMP Layout
2:20 - The GIMP Toolbox and Tool Types
3:18 - The GIMP Main Menu
3:51 - Colors Menu (Image Adjustments)
4:41 - Filters Menu (Adding Effects)
5:23 - Layers
5:55 - Opening Images Into GIMP
6:27 - Saving and Exporting
7:43 - Where to Learn More About GIMP

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[DaviesMediaDesign]

So, yeah, it's September of 2020 and still no 3.0. I was wrong about the timeline for 3.0 in this video. My guess (since there is no real, concrete timeline for GIMP 3.0's release) is that GIMP 2.10.22 (the confirmed next new version of GIMP at the time of this comment) will be released by end of October 2020, while GIMP 3.0 won't see the light of day at least till 2021. I would say mid-2021 is the most realistic, if not the latter half of 2021.

[RyanETX]

I am a web developer and started using Photoshop about 14 years ago. I've also been using Linux for many years and have become a big supporter of free, open source software. After seeing some major improvements to GIMP recently I've decided to attempt switching over full time. It's videos like yours that encourage and help me transition. Thank you!

[agds]

I would of never figured out how to work gimp if it hadn't been for your videos!

[ME-qodh]

This was SO helpful because I had no idea where to begin! Thank you for making this!

[lenvadal]

Thanks so much. So many features in the GIMP software, I'll have to start using & learning it. Looking forward to your other tutorials.

[funcar]

This was a great video! As a Linux newbie, I'm looking forward to learning how to use GIMP to improve and edit my photos. Looking forward to watching your GIMP-related tutorials and videos.

[aamenavawda]

To the developers who put work into this software. Well done. And thank you

[dariabakiewicz]

IT WORKED, THANKS I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOREVER, BUT NO TUTORIAL COULD EXPLAIN IT AS YOU DID

[jeanredus]

I've been limping along on GIMP for many years, and this short video actually gave me a leg up into getting photos edited for my website somewhat efficiently. Like, I'm starting to get it. Thanks for your time and your clarity.

[meraarmy]

Hi! This video was very helpful, I was just playing around with some of the tools and when I try the clone tool, it says to set a source image first? What does that mean and how do I set a source image? Thanks!

[mikejohnson]

Thanks for the video. it is very helpful. I was wondering if it is possible to make a collage where each photo looks like it has blurred edges that merge into the next photo like a lithograph?

[KRDP]

Sir, thanks for your time in making this video, Because i use gimp to make thumbnails and kinda been having a little bit of a hard time practicing making thumbnails as i learn gimp, after seeing your video im starting to feel im becoming more confident with gimp so i can make professionally eye wrangling thumbnails.

[embadly]

I know there are plenty of tutorials of the same subject as yours, but this one was incredibly easy to follow & I feel a lot more confident in editing. thank you for taking the time. ♡

[bonnie]

I had not idea about the little world command, have had Gimp for years! Great product with zero cost.

[SJQuirke]

Thank you for this straight-forward and clear demo - I am going to get this tool and will look forward to visiting more - actually I am looking for very simple transforms for the watercolours I do before posting them online - but hey - if can learn something more sophisticated - I am keen

[SwapnilJadhav-fmxv]

Thank you, man, you are doing a really good job I really like your videos, I also like your Inkscape videos, God Bless You Bro....

[Megan-uyuk]

My question is, before I consider downloading Gimp, can it help you fix photos that were on a digital frame (Pandigital frame to be exact from like 17 years ago) where like 5 years ago 14 of the 73 pics on it, the color on half of each of the pics was suddenly distorted?? I loaded these pics onto my laptop a few days ago. These are both B/W and color family photos anywhere from the 1940s to the '90s

[xshdvv_]

Dzięki za poradnik zostawiam like trzymaj sie wariat!

[james]

I've learned something valuable from any of the videos of yours I've watched, however short!

[mashunthingmuivah]

Thank you for the tutorial, i just started using Gimp and i hope its not too complex. Had Microsoft paint for editing back then :D