PhotoGIMP
A free patch that transforms GIMP into a Photoshop-like layout, shortcuts, and icons for a seamless migration from Adobe Photoshop.
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Make GIMP look and feel like Photoshop with a single patch.
Core Features
- Photoshop-aligned tool layout and panel positions
- Keyboard shortcuts matching Adobe's official documentation
- Custom splash screen and dedicated desktop icon
- Maximized canvas workspace with optimized defaults
- Cross-platform support for Linux, Windows, and macOS
What It Can't Do
- •Always back up your existing GIMP settings before applying the patch, as it overwrites configuration files. The only official source is the GitHub repository. Ensure you extract files to the correct location – common mistake is extracting to the wrong folder.
Use Cases
- Migrating from Adobe Photoshop to GIMP while keeping familiar workflows
- Setting up a Photoshop-like environment quickly without manual configuration
Detailed Introduction
PhotoGIMP is a community-driven patch that overhauls GIMP 3+ to mimic Adobe Photoshop's tool arrangement, keyboard shortcuts, and splash screen. It is not a standalone image editor but a configuration overlay. Unlike manually tweaking GIMP settings, PhotoGIMP offers a one-click installation for Linux, Windows, and macOS, with backup and uninstall support. It is ideal for Photoshop refugees seeking a free, open-source alternative without relearning the interface.
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Getting Started
Install the software
Install the appropriate package for your distro (dpkg / rpm / AppImage)
Install GIMP 3.0+ and run it once to generate config folders
Download the appropriate ZIP from GitHub Releases for your OS
Extract files and overwrite GIMP's config folder (Linux: ~/.config/GIMP/3.0; Windows: %APPDATA%\GIMP\3.0; macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/GIMP/3.0)
- Install GIMP 3.0+ and run it once to generate config folders
- Download the appropriate ZIP from GitHub Releases for your OS
- Extract files and overwrite GIMP's config folder (Linux: ~/.config/GIMP/3.0; Windows: %APPDATA%\GIMP\3.0; macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/GIMP/3.0)
Latest Release Notes
A patch for optimizing GIMP 3.0+ for Adobe Photoshop users, including features like:
* Tool organization to mimic the position of Adobe Photoshop;
* New Splash Screen
* New default settings to maximize space on the canvas;
* Shortcuts similar to the ones in Photoshop for Windows, following Adobe’s Documentation;
* New icon and Name from custom .desktop file.
* System Language is now used by default, you can still change in settings if you want.
## What's Changed
* Create README_pt.md by @henriquesebastiao in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/76
* Rename README-PL.md to README_pl.md by @emsspree in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/79
* Added debugging steps to installation process for Flatpak by @BenDundon in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/85
* (PL Version) Improved Grammar & Add Fork Commits by @Klubuntu in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/90
* update readme install file and added osx screenshot by @MatthijsKamstra in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/87
* Update gimp-scale-tool by @NguyeQuanHuy in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/89
* Additional information for Windows by @ravenastar-js in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/92
* add contributors in README.md in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/94
* Add Image & Canvas size keyboard shortcuts by @getsnoopy in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/109
* Remove obsolete GIMP configuration files and plugins by @gabrielalmir in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/123
## New Contributors
* @henriquesebastiao made their first contribution in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/76
* @BenDundon made their first contribution in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/85
* @MatthijsKamstra made their first contribution in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/87
* @NguyeQuanHuy made their first contribution in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/89
* @ravenastar-js made their first contribution in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/92
* @getsnoopy made their first contribution in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/109
* @gabrielalmir made their first contribution in https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/pull/123
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/Diolinux/PhotoGIMP/compare/1.1...3.0
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Delete the 3.0 folder inside GIMP's config directory, then restart GIMP to regenerate default settings. Restore your backup if you made one.
No Extra Dependencies
Ready to use after download. No additional runtime required.
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