9 Best GIMP Plugins and Add-ons RIGHT NOW

In this video, I go over my 9 favorite plugins that I think every GIMP user should have in their toolkit in 2022. These are the top plugins that I've come across when using GIMP for photo editing or graphic design over my 10+ years experience. Plus, I cover custom GIMP add-ons that also extend your GIMP through new features and assets like fonts or brushes.

From G'MIC to Resynthesizer, Simplify to PhotoGIMP, GIMPainter to BIMP, I cover all your favorite plugins and MORE. I discuss what I love about these plugins and also guide you to my tutorials that teach them or show you how to install them. This is a great start for beginners looking to add more features to their GIMP.

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0:00 - Plugins Excluded in This Video
0:25 - Plugin 1: G'MIC
1:42.- Plugin 2: Resynthesizer
2:59 - Plugin 3: BIMP
3:45 - Plugin 4: Darktable
4:40 - Plugin 5: RawTherapee
5:14 - Plugin 6: Simplify Paths
5:57 - Plugin 7: PhotoGIMP
6:48 - Plugin 8: GIMPainter
7:56 - Plugin 9: Luminosity
8:56 - Final Thoughts

Watch the Tutorials Mentioned in This Video
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How to Animate Still Photos in GIMP (w/ G'MIC):
Create Cinematic Color Grading with LUTS Using GIMP (w/ G'MIC):
Turn Any Photo Into a Cartoon in GIMP (w/ G'MIC):
Using the Montage Filter to Create a Collage | DMD Premium:
How to Install G'MIC Plugin for MAC:
How to Install G'MIC Plugin for Windows:

GIMP Resynthesizer is BETTER Than Photoshop's Content Aware Fill:
Simple Trick for More Realistic Texture Patterns in GIMP:
How to Install Resynthesizer MAC:
How to Install Resynthesizer Windows:

How to Batch Edit Photos Using GIMP and BIMP (+ How to Install):
How to Batch Edit Photos Using GIMP and BIMP | DMD Premium Version:

How to Open RAW Photos with GIMP & Darktable or RawTherapee:
Darktable Course on Udemy:

How to Simplify Paths in GIMP:

How to Install PhotoGIMP (MAC):
How to Install PhotoGIMP (Windows):

How to Install GIMPainter in GIMP 2.10 | 95 Free Pro Brushes:

GIMP 2.10 Photography Tutorial: Using Luminosity Masks to Fix Dark Objects:
How to Install Luminosity Mask in GIMP (Help Article):

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[DaviesMediaDesign]

What's your favorite GIMP plugin of all time? Let me know below 👇

[gmic]

Thanks for the kind words about the G'MIC plug-in. We've been developing it since 2008 (with love :) ), and we're glad to know that it can be useful for GIMP users! Cheers. David.

[simplyxuan]

1. 1:01 *G'MIC* - massive library of effects and filters
2. 2:16 *Resynthesizer* - similar to photoshop content aware fill
3. 3:35 *BIMP* - batch edit photos
4. 4:21 *darktable* - non-destructive raw image manipulation and syncs to GIMP
5. 5:15 *RawTherapee* - similar to darktable
6. 5:50 *Simplify* - simplify paths by reducing nodes to smooth out curves
7. 6:32 *PhotoGIMP* - mimics GIMP's UI to photoshop
8. 7:23 *GIMPainter* - large library of brush set
9. 8:31 *Luminosity Masks*

[DamienLee]

Switched to GIMP fully because of these videos. Thank you for saving me $$ I was spending on CC!

[wesleycolvin]

I'm SO happy that you put up a new video whenever there's a change that we may want to know about.

[OMGWTFBBQ]

These plugins make GIMP as an open source raster graphic editor much better than Photoshop. Thank you for uploading this.

[mrmalio]

Your dominating the GIMP scene nobody is putting in as much work in terms of Gimp content as yourself

[maggiem]

This is one of the most comprehensive video on a subject I've watched and I've watched thousands. The notes are exhaustive. Keep up the love of GIMP and opensource.😍

[Rjstubbs]

Thanks for putting this list together. Gimp is a great tool on its own, but these plug-ins help take it to a whole new level

[EhurtAfy]

These frequent videos are appreciated; I've used GIMP for over ten years and still learning new things. Learned about G'MIC plugin from a previous video and it has been a gamechanger. Never was impressed with Photoshop and the price is unacceptable for people that don't need it every day or week

[Lordblanca]

Wow. I am a novice photoshop user. And I am using CS6. (Never saw a need to change) until the lack of support for CS6. I have been saying for years that I want something else. I downloaded gimp and used it sparingly. Now that I have found your page. I will be signing up for your classes and tutorials. Your video's are spot on and very detailed. You have a new subscriber. Thanks.

[vinicpmhirsch]

Davies, I can't decide what I am more grateful for, such a great open source program or your well made extremely helpful tutorials for it's users.

Congrats, I am sure your tutorials have a huge impact on the graphic design world community that doesn't have access to formal education

[bigman]

These are awesome - much needed features. I made a promise to myself to give back to every open source design software I use if I am able to profit from them somehow. Gimp would be among the first to get me into this amazing field.

[francisrajr]

You have showed the way to make the GIMP to the next level... It's the gift for GIMP Users.... Thank you Michael....

[rolandgreystoke]

His UDEMY Class is FANTASTIC!! Lots of fun, too!

[GaryParris]

Darktable is absolutely awesome a must have for me! but i know raw therapee also has a lot of great utility, Excellent Video as always!

[lylek]

I, 100%, agree with you about G'MIC; pretty much use G'MIC for every edit I do. I like Resynthesizer, too, but it's slow. :)

[markbaigent]

Great video, subbed. I have given up on Blacktable but have found Rawtherapee to be excellent.

[budaroddy]

perfecet I was just thinking I needed more info about plugins on GIMP I only have script-flu I think and was needed some more, thank you soo much !

[winthanhtut]

Thank you for sharing very useful GIMP plugin collections.