<![CDATA[Gimp-Forum.net - Watercooler]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/ Sat, 02 May 2026 16:36:53 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[key-mon don't want to install on Linux Mint MATE 22.3]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-key-mon-don-t-want-to-install-on-Linux-Mint-MATE-22-3 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:49:12 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-key-mon-don-t-want-to-install-on-Linux-Mint-MATE-22-3

So, I just discovered one in the key-mon spirit, it's called kmcaster > https://github.com/flathub/com.whitemagi.../tag/1.1.0
I downloaded the .jar (make it executable)
Then for the shortcut in the menu and Plank, I did put a 'kmcaster-launch.sh' in my 'patrice' directory with
Code:
#!/bin/bash
cd "/home/patrice/Applications/"
# -d 50 is dimension-height in pixels (default is 100. accept only integer)
java -jar "kmcaster.jar" -d 50


.jpg   ksnip_20260428-154336.jpg (Size: 8.25 KB / Downloads: 158)

the mouse wheel works, does not have a right click menu, I close the app from the panel/Plank icon with a right click or Alt+F4, does not have all the whistle and bells of key-mon, but it works just well and fine and the size is adjustable from the .sh (which key-mon wasn't)

I might know some-one who could be interested... Rich? Big Grin]]>

So, I just discovered one in the key-mon spirit, it's called kmcaster > https://github.com/flathub/com.whitemagi.../tag/1.1.0
I downloaded the .jar (make it executable)
Then for the shortcut in the menu and Plank, I did put a 'kmcaster-launch.sh' in my 'patrice' directory with
Code:
#!/bin/bash
cd "/home/patrice/Applications/"
# -d 50 is dimension-height in pixels (default is 100. accept only integer)
java -jar "kmcaster.jar" -d 50


.jpg   ksnip_20260428-154336.jpg (Size: 8.25 KB / Downloads: 158)

the mouse wheel works, does not have a right click menu, I close the app from the panel/Plank icon with a right click or Alt+F4, does not have all the whistle and bells of key-mon, but it works just well and fine and the size is adjustable from the .sh (which key-mon wasn't)

I might know some-one who could be interested... Rich? Big Grin]]> <![CDATA[Thank you for Gimp]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Thank-you-for-Gimp Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:38:09 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Thank-you-for-Gimp
Neighbour called and asked for help, scanner on old slow win 10 machine not working.

I convinced her to let me install Gimp.

2 minutes later I was scanning on her system.


I am a Linux dude since long time.

Gimp was always the first stop solution.


Yeah, I am not showing my graphics here - this way, I am not spoiling the thank you thing.

Be assured, I am using Gimp since a very long time.

And since a very long time, it is possible to load .psd into Gimp.

I worked in the graphics "industry" back then and I had to use apple and had to use adobe producs but, when it comes to "graphics", Gimp has been the number one solution for decades.
It can do the job.
It runs on your machine.
There are even ports for android.
thanks goes to the devs and surely to the whole user community base.
thanks]]>
Neighbour called and asked for help, scanner on old slow win 10 machine not working.

I convinced her to let me install Gimp.

2 minutes later I was scanning on her system.


I am a Linux dude since long time.

Gimp was always the first stop solution.


Yeah, I am not showing my graphics here - this way, I am not spoiling the thank you thing.

Be assured, I am using Gimp since a very long time.

And since a very long time, it is possible to load .psd into Gimp.

I worked in the graphics "industry" back then and I had to use apple and had to use adobe producs but, when it comes to "graphics", Gimp has been the number one solution for decades.
It can do the job.
It runs on your machine.
There are even ports for android.
thanks goes to the devs and surely to the whole user community base.
thanks]]> <![CDATA[Safe Technique to Unlock PST File on All Windows Versions]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Safe-Technique-to-Unlock-PST-File-on-All-Windows-Versions Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:06:33 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Safe-Technique-to-Unlock-PST-File-on-All-Windows-Versions <![CDATA['The Windows 11 Crisis' Video]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-The-Windows-11-Crisis-Video Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:22:08 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-The-Windows-11-Crisis-Video




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]]> <![CDATA[Anyone working on video games with Gimp 3.0?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Anyone-working-on-video-games-with-Gimp-3-0 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:53:36 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Anyone-working-on-video-games-with-Gimp-3-0 It seems like there are quite a few developers making games with Gimp now: https://indiegamemagazine.com/articles/w...lture.html
Does anybody here use Gimp for video games? If so, do you have any advice on where to get started. I'm feeling overwhelmed.]]> It seems like there are quite a few developers making games with Gimp now: https://indiegamemagazine.com/articles/w...lture.html
Does anybody here use Gimp for video games? If so, do you have any advice on where to get started. I'm feeling overwhelmed.]]> <![CDATA[plugins - dead easy]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-plugins-dead-easy Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:44:40 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-plugins-dead-easy

.jpg   easy-peasy.jpg (Size: 44 KB / Downloads: 135) ]]>

.jpg   easy-peasy.jpg (Size: 44 KB / Downloads: 135) ]]> <![CDATA[Use of dodge burn]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Use-of-dodge-burn Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:29:03 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Use-of-dodge-burn
I downloaded and installed a D&B plugin in GIMP. I'm using version 3.0.6 (updated yesterday because I was on 3.0.4). The plugin is working very well and is a real help. However, I have a question: I'm facing the following situation:
1. D&B layer
2. Character layer with a transparent background
3. Solid color background layer.

It turns out that if I apply D&B to the background area, even though it's on the D&B layer, when I brush over the area, it paints over that area. Is there a way to apply the D&B layer only to the layer immediately below, that is, the character layer?

I tried locking the alpha channel on the D&B layer and the character layer, but it didn't work.

D&B = Dodge & Burn]]>
I downloaded and installed a D&B plugin in GIMP. I'm using version 3.0.6 (updated yesterday because I was on 3.0.4). The plugin is working very well and is a real help. However, I have a question: I'm facing the following situation:
1. D&B layer
2. Character layer with a transparent background
3. Solid color background layer.

It turns out that if I apply D&B to the background area, even though it's on the D&B layer, when I brush over the area, it paints over that area. Is there a way to apply the D&B layer only to the layer immediately below, that is, the character layer?

I tried locking the alpha channel on the D&B layer and the character layer, but it didn't work.

D&B = Dodge & Burn]]> <![CDATA["Newbie" here....]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Newbie-here--11231 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:38:33 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Newbie-here--11231 Well, not new to GIMP, but new here....jus' thought I'd chime in....]]> Well, not new to GIMP, but new here....jus' thought I'd chime in....]]> <![CDATA[Gimp x Photoshop]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-x-Photoshop Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:10:12 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-x-Photoshop
I'm very new to the forum. I used to use Photoshop, and about two months ago I decided to leave Windows and migrate to Linux, and consequently to GIMP. I use GIMP 3.0.4 and I've really enjoyed it, and I've been learning by watching several videos on YouTube. While I'm at it, I'd like to know from more experienced people if GIMP can truly replace Photoshop without any problems. That is, excluding generative AI, does GIMP have the same or most of the features as Photoshop? Is the quality of the artwork on par with Photoshop's?]]>
I'm very new to the forum. I used to use Photoshop, and about two months ago I decided to leave Windows and migrate to Linux, and consequently to GIMP. I use GIMP 3.0.4 and I've really enjoyed it, and I've been learning by watching several videos on YouTube. While I'm at it, I'd like to know from more experienced people if GIMP can truly replace Photoshop without any problems. That is, excluding generative AI, does GIMP have the same or most of the features as Photoshop? Is the quality of the artwork on par with Photoshop's?]]> <![CDATA[imgur blocked]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-imgur-blocked Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:09:49 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-imgur-blocked
Any one else affected ?

I know it has a chequered history, but it is/was a nice easy site for quick image posts.

Any decent alternatives ....]]>
Any one else affected ?

I know it has a chequered history, but it is/was a nice easy site for quick image posts.

Any decent alternatives ....]]> <![CDATA[LibreOffice turns 15]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-LibreOffice-turns-15 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:40:21 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-LibreOffice-turns-15 https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog...-turns-15/]]> https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog...-turns-15/]]> <![CDATA[windows 10 : goodbye...]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-windows-10-goodbye Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:48:16 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-windows-10-goodbye Gimp 3.0.4, LibreOffice 25.2, FreeCAD, and LibreCAD work fine. Big Grin

On the other hand, installing Linux Mint on my old PC went smoothly. It feels like I'm using Windows. Cool]]> Gimp 3.0.4, LibreOffice 25.2, FreeCAD, and LibreCAD work fine. Big Grin

On the other hand, installing Linux Mint on my old PC went smoothly. It feels like I'm using Windows. Cool]]> <![CDATA[NumPy]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-NumPy Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:37:46 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-NumPy https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02903-1]]> https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02903-1]]> <![CDATA[A Search For Missing Belgian Tourist Céline Cremer In Tasmanian Wilderness]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-A-Search-For-Missing-Belgian-Tourist-C%C3%A9line-Cremer-In-Tasmanian-Wilderness Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:34:57 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-A-Search-For-Missing-Belgian-Tourist-C%C3%A9line-Cremer-In-Tasmanian-Wilderness 'In June 2023, Belgian traveller Céline Cremer vanished after setting out on the Philosopher Falls track in northwest Tasmania. In 2024, new phone data revealed Céline’s final recorded movements.'





Generally speaking 'foul play' has been ruled-out because phone data shows Celine had left the walking track and was going cross country thru thick rainforest. This bush is called 'horizontal' here because much of it grows horizontally. It can be completely impenetrable.

Rob following the cell phone GPS and phone tower data which stops at one point. He theorizes she may have dropped her phone which she was using to navigate. I think there could be other explanations like the phone battery went flat or she had fallen and it stopped working.]]> 'In June 2023, Belgian traveller Céline Cremer vanished after setting out on the Philosopher Falls track in northwest Tasmania. In 2024, new phone data revealed Céline’s final recorded movements.'





Generally speaking 'foul play' has been ruled-out because phone data shows Celine had left the walking track and was going cross country thru thick rainforest. This bush is called 'horizontal' here because much of it grows horizontally. It can be completely impenetrable.

Rob following the cell phone GPS and phone tower data which stops at one point. He theorizes she may have dropped her phone which she was using to navigate. I think there could be other explanations like the phone battery went flat or she had fallen and it stopped working.]]> <![CDATA[Coincidence or not, that is the question]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Coincidence-or-not-that-is-the-question Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:43:55 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Coincidence-or-not-that-is-the-question What a coincidence. Today, just now, a little before 3:00 AM, I was thinking about this phenomenon: eclipses, when I suddenly decided to explore the subject further. Even after a few seconds, maybe even 1 or 2 minutes, of looking at the lunar eclipse calendar and looking at the information about the next lunar eclipse, I realized it will occur TODAY!!
These coincidences leave me incredulous.

How can I explain such a coincidence?
Have you ever experienced a similar situation?

Oh! And just to add a little more information, the next solar eclipse will be on the 21st of this month (September 21st).

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]]> What a coincidence. Today, just now, a little before 3:00 AM, I was thinking about this phenomenon: eclipses, when I suddenly decided to explore the subject further. Even after a few seconds, maybe even 1 or 2 minutes, of looking at the lunar eclipse calendar and looking at the information about the next lunar eclipse, I realized it will occur TODAY!!
These coincidences leave me incredulous.

How can I explain such a coincidence?
Have you ever experienced a similar situation?

Oh! And just to add a little more information, the next solar eclipse will be on the 21st of this month (September 21st).

.jpg   Coincidencia.jpg (Size: 107.8 KB / Downloads: 494)
]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC is now Open Source]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Microsoft%E2%80%99s-6502-BASIC-is-now-Open-Source Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:43:41 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Microsoft%E2%80%99s-6502-BASIC-is-now-Open-Source https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/20...6502-basic]]> https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/20...6502-basic]]> <![CDATA[Vector Layers - Coming Soon]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Vector-Layers-Coming-Soon Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:20:00 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Vector-Layers-Coming-Soon
You can make your own path and apply a fill and stroke which remains editable. You can apply transformations - just remember to work in paths mode. 

Path Tool Options looks like this:


.jpg   vectorlayer.jpg (Size: 86.06 KB / Downloads: 255)


and me bumbling about https://i.imgur.com/TyPfJ0p.mp4]]>
You can make your own path and apply a fill and stroke which remains editable. You can apply transformations - just remember to work in paths mode. 

Path Tool Options looks like this:


.jpg   vectorlayer.jpg (Size: 86.06 KB / Downloads: 255)


and me bumbling about https://i.imgur.com/TyPfJ0p.mp4]]> <![CDATA[Ways to convert video files to .AVI without loss of quality?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Ways-to-convert-video-files-to-AVI-without-loss-of-quality Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:47:21 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Ways-to-convert-video-files-to-AVI-without-loss-of-quality I'm facing an issue of compatibility with AVI files, and now I want them to be converted into the MP4 format so that the problem gets solved. plz recommend me an effective converter.
Earlier, I used to use (link to expensive software removed), which is good, but I need a new software.]]> I'm facing an issue of compatibility with AVI files, and now I want them to be converted into the MP4 format so that the problem gets solved. plz recommend me an effective converter.
Earlier, I used to use (link to expensive software removed), which is good, but I need a new software.]]> <![CDATA[Python, something completely different...]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Python-something-completely-different Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:29:23 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Python-something-completely-different When I'm walking through Bruges, Belgium, and hear a horse-drawn carriage approaching, I always think of the scene with the coconut. I'll say to my wife, coconut sound, John Cleese's coming. I've never heard a reaction from the tourists around me... Monty Python humor, a little different ?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sPMeBdjHW0s]]> When I'm walking through Bruges, Belgium, and hear a horse-drawn carriage approaching, I always think of the scene with the coconut. I'll say to my wife, coconut sound, John Cleese's coming. I've never heard a reaction from the tourists around me... Monty Python humor, a little different ?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sPMeBdjHW0s]]> <![CDATA[Faster PCIe 8.0 slot: The future.]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Faster-PCIe-8-0-slot-The-future Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:45:00 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Faster-PCIe-8-0-slot-The-future
https://www.techpowerup.com/339643/pci-s...rives-2028]]>
https://www.techpowerup.com/339643/pci-s...rives-2028]]>