Subj : Our favorite free photo editor finally got the update it deserves To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Mar 18 2025 14:15:08 Our favorite free photo editor finally got the update it deserves - and these are the top 5 features designers should know about Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:58:55 +0000 Description: GIMP 3.0 is now live, and it delivers some great new tools for pros. FULL STORY ======================================================================GIMP 3.0 is now available to download Improved file support, color management tools, and more Wilber also has a new look GIMP 3.0 has arrived - and after seven years in development, the best free photo editor around has received a mass overhaul that expands its capabilities and makes it even more useful for professional designers. Top highlights include non-destructive editing when using the most common filters, improved support for PSD files, and enhanced text tools. Weve rounded up the top five features below. Most importantly, though, Wilber - the loveable, paintbrush-munching, ambiguous animal logo - has had a light glow-up. Bless him, he looks happy with his new look. Whats new in GIMP 3.0? This is a big update to GNU Image Manipulation Program (or GIMP, for short). The list of additions and improvements is so large, even GIMP couldnt fit them all into one press release. But, then, after seven years work through an army of volunteer designers, artists, developers, and the wider community, thats no surprise. If youre a professional designer looking for one of the best photo editors you can get, here are the top five features you should check out New color management tools At last, GIMP 3.0 delivers much wider support for RGB color spaces - and not just sRGB. Import a file with an AdobeRGB color profile, and you wont lose those details during editing. Soft-proofing has also been improved in the software, with the option to change the color profile, black point compensation, and more. According to GIMP, this update lays the groundwork for future CMYK and LAB image color modes. One to watch. Non-destructive layer editing Unlike in the previous version of GIMP, the new update included non-destructive filters. This means designers wont have to undo changes when working on most GEGL filters, which should improve the whole design process. Having said that, youre free to switch back to the previous destructive workflow by selecting Merge Filters. Youll also see in version 3.0, better usability updates, such as layer locks and options to select multiple layers, channels, and paths. Improved text tools Pro designers will love the new way GIMp handles fonts, which are now, according to GIMP, more accurately stored and displayed to users. This means its even easier to find fonts within the same family (instead of identifying them by ID numbers), as well as seeing how each font really looks when italicized or bolded. Improvements also extend to better backwards compatibility, font loading, and support for non-destructive text outlines. Expanded file format support The new version of GIMP introduces better support for new file formats. This includes the ability to import and export macOS ICNS icons and Windows CUR and ANI cursors. Alongside newer formats, version 3.0 also offers import support for WBMP, DCX, and PAM - essential stuff when dealing with archived designs. Better PSD support Speaking of file formats, youll also find its a lot better at supporting Photoshop files, with new PSD Export Dialog and improved export of project files. You can even load up JPEGs and TIFFs with Photoshop-specific metadata, and import Adobe Color Book and Adobe Swatch Exchange. Bonus: New-look Wilber Did we mention Wilber has a new look yet? We didnt think we could love him even more than we already did. (Image credit: GIMP) GIMP was already one of the best Photoshop alternatives out there, but with the new work put in by the community, the organization's stated aim of turning advanced image editor for all usages is well on-track. You can see the full release notes by clicking here . You might also like We reviewed the best laptops for photo editing We put the best graphic design software to the test Adobe arch-rival unveils online graphic design tool for beginners - and yes, it has a subscription ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/pro/our-favorite-free-photo-editor-finally-got-the-u pdate-it-deserves-and-these-are-the-top-5-features-designers-should-know-about --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .