Want to switch to GIMP but love the Photoshop interface? Here is the ultimate solution
Switching to free software is an increasingly shared choice among designers and graphics enthusiasts, but one of the main obstacles for those who decide to abandon Adobe in favor of GIMP is the graphical interface. Getting used to a completely different layout of menus and keyboard shortcuts can drastically slow down your workflow.
No problem! The users of the famous Brazilian blog Diolinux have developed PhotoGIMP, a free and open-source interface that transforms GIMP, making it incredibly similar to Photoshop.
What exactly does PhotoGIMP do?
- Tool layout: Reorganizes panels and widgets, positioning them exactly where you would expect to find them in Photoshop.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Remaps GIMP's hotkeys, replacing them with Adobe's default commands (e.g., layer management, selection, etc.).
- Space optimization: Maximizes the workspace canvas area to give you more breathing room on the screen.
- A touch of style: It even includes a custom splash screen and icon in full Adobe style.
The project is compatible with the main operating systems (Linux, Windows, and macOS) and acts exclusively on configuration files, leaving your personal brushes or fonts intact.
If you want to switch to free software, if you don't like the new version of GIMP, or if you simply want to test this transformation, you can find the files to download on the project's GitHub page:
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