
Using a drawing or image, 3D modelers and animators can craft tileable textures in Gimp. If a designer cannot access Photoshop and they have a PSD they can resume work in Gimp.

The program goes a step further and allows users to import PSD files a format native to Photoshop. Gimp can edit several image files including GIFs, PNGs and JPEGs. Users can create illustrations from scratch utilizing various brushes and a palette that allows users to manipulate bit depth and color settings such as RGB and CMYK. PROSĪs an illustration and image editing program, the advantage that Gimp provides is software that rivals Adobe’s Photoshop. This software is flexible and reliable and I have continued to use it for over 5 years now.

I’ve gone as far as create digital portraits for clients. I’ve used Gimp to create 2D animations which were later imported into a UI (User Interface). As an artist I use this program to create textures for character models both in cartoon and realistic styles.

Gimp is a resource with endless possibilities. With great care and respect, I believe it is one of the best options in the market for graphic design workers. On the contrary, I am very happy to have software that cares about its users and does not limit its use with expensive licenses. Over the years improve all applications that are contained, I have not found negative aspects that warrant my opinion. Also, its constant updating has allowed me to diversify the formats with which I can work, I have not found any aspect that I can not achieve with Gimp, I am very satisfied with everything it offers me. Many do not know but have a training platform that even certifies your participation, which gives you the advantage to improve your curriculum. Another aspect that I like very much is that I have the support of a large community, that of free software, which gives me a lot of peace of mind when I do not know any steps at the moment of designing. Similar programs, such as Photoshop, offer the same thing but the issue of licensing restrains any graphic design entrepreneur who seeks to work. I like to have a high-quality program completely free, that has helped me a lot to invest in equipment that I need for my work. Another beneficial element for me, and for the companies in which I have been working, is the economic savings, the money is invested in operational improvements, which translates into better service for customers and a better quality of life for workers who can perceive significant improvements. One of the greatest benefits that I have received is having a program that works very well in the main operating systems of the market, which has helped me a lot when meeting requirements in work meetings, in which clients ask me specific improvements in my designs.
