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Blurry GIMP interface on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 - vagkavo - 08-26-2018
I tried to install the latest version of GIMP on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
The installation was successful, however once I launched GIMP, the interface seems quite blurry (most of the icons and buttons as well).
The same applies, when I open any photo with GIMP.
Please check the following screenshots:
https://image.ibb.co/cA6kdU/Screen_Shot_2018_08_26_at_02_33_59.png
https://image.ibb.co/cA6kdU/Screen_Shot_..._33_59.png
https://image.ibb.co/mC4Gk9/Screen_Shot_2018_08_26_at_02_34_17.png
https://image.ibb.co/mC4Gk9/Screen_Shot_..._34_17.png
https://image.ibb.co/cA6CQ9/Screen_Shot_2018_08_26_at_02_38_35.png
https://image.ibb.co/cA6CQ9/Screen_Shot_..._38_35.png
Any clue on why this could happen, please ?
Thanks,
RE: Blurry GIMP interface on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 - rich2005 - 08-26-2018
All those screenshots look perfect here. I suspect some hardware issue with the Mac display.
Does your computer use a HD monitor?
RE: Blurry GIMP interface on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 - vagkavo - 08-26-2018
Thanks for your answer. I am using a macbook pro, 2017 with a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) retina display.
check for example the attached to gimp photo in the following screenshot:
https://image.ibb.co/cA6kdU/Screen_Shot_2018_08_26_at_02_33_59.png
the attached photo is crystal clear, but when I open it with GIMP, it becomes blurry
RE: Blurry GIMP interface on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 - rich2005 - 08-26-2018
There is nothing really recent about the problem. No (new) bug reports that I can see.
https://artplusmarketing.com/gimp-and-inkscape-on-retina-macs-do-not-work-9601c3052e86
http://www.gimpusers.com/forums/gimp-developer/18288-can-we-conclude-gimp-on-mac-os-x-with-retina-displays-does-not-work-at-100-view
The unlikely fix seems to be work at 200% zoom. (I think I read that wrong in the articles, it is the doubled retina display)
I see you are using legacy icons, Does the color set work? Is it any better?
I use linux and HD (1980x1080) displays so not really in a position to test anything. Not many (none) regular Mac users on this forum.
RE: Blurry GIMP interface on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 - rich2005 - 08-26-2018
I just read this comment from Partha Bagchi about display issues (2016)
Quote:I see. I haven't noticed any ill-effects of using my GIMP build on my Macbook pros Mid 2014 (retina display). But that's me.
It might be worth trying his Mac version http://www.partha.com which is Gimp 2.10.4
RE: Blurry GIMP interface on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 - vagkavo - 08-26-2018
Thanks
I think it's an issue related to the Retina screen
RE: Blurry GIMP interface on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 - Ofnuts - 08-26-2018
(08-26-2018, 09:08 AM)vagkavo Wrote: Thanks for your answer. I am using a macbook pro, 2017 with a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) retina display.
check for example the attached to gimp photo in the following screenshot:
https://image.ibb.co/cA6kdU/Screen_Shot_2018_08_26_at_02_33_59.png
the attached photo is crystal clear, but when I open it with GIMP, it becomes blurry***
This image is only 2372x1562. Is it cropped or is it the full screen? Because if the display does on-the-fly rescaling due to a size mismatch, it looks a bit blurry.