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Overall Satisfaction with GIMP
I decided to trial GIMP after researching alternatives to other image manipulation programs such as Adobe Photoshop. GIMP is being used in our organisation to create all of the images needed for the creation of our product labels. This includes the manipulation of our logo, creation of backgrounds, etc. For simple projects, it is very intuitive and comparable to other programs. It has capability to complete very complex image manipulation projects also. I am not a graphic designer, but have found it has a low barrier to entry if you have prior knowledge of other image manipulation programs.
Pros
- Vast range of options.
- Intuitive user interface.
- Good use of layering.
Cons
- No option to export in CMYK format.
- Some features are less intuitive than others.
- The application is free.
- Return on investment is huge, since we haven't outlaid any funds on the program.
The full Photoshop application is an extremely good program, but costly. GIMP stacks up fairly well against Photoshop in regard to functionality, and the developers are agile and adding updates to functions frequently. In comparing the two programs and our need for relatively low-level image manipulation, the free application (GIMP) far outweighs the extra functionality of the paid application (Photoshop).
Do you think GIMP delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with GIMP's feature set?
Yes
Did GIMP live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of GIMP go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy GIMP again?
Yes
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