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Learn Gimp: Introduction to photo editing
Why people fail to learn Gimp?Softwares often fail to help users. As the number of their features increases they become more complex to use. Without a proper introduction, it is easy to get lost in the details. Why this book?This book provides solutions for the problems you might run into when learning Gimp or photo editing in general. Follow the step-by-step approach with just the required elaboration so you can start with photo editing instantly! TopicsCreating new or opening existing imagesDrawing on the canvasConverting images to black and whiteCreating new images from selectionsResizing imagesCreating images with transparent backgroundsUsing layers and layer masksDesigning an ebook coverThrough these exercises you will learn how to work with the built in tools and approaches of Gimp.
151 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 20, 2015
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November 25, 2025
"Learn Gimp: Introduction to Photo Editing" by David Balakirev is a fantastic beginner-friendly guide that makes learning GIMP simple and approachable. The book uses clear explanations and well-structured chapters, so nothing feels overwhelming. It walks you through essential GIMP tools with practical examples, making it easy to start editing photos right away with https://capcutapkshub.com. Overall, it’s a solid and quick read for anyone looking to improve their photo editing skills.
April 21, 2025
A great introduction to photo editing with GIMP! For those looking to put these skills to use in something practical, I highly recommend reading Skylum's new article on how to take passport photo with iphone. It's surprisingly easy with the right lighting and a simple background. There are even some great apps and tutorials online that will walk you through precise sizing and cropping.
November 22, 2019
Very extremely basic
The book is very easy to follow, especially since it only gives extremely basic instructions with a lot of “white space” to fill pages. It explains a few things, but honestly the tutorials on the Gimp.org website give more information than this book does...
The book is very easy to follow, especially since it only gives extremely basic instructions with a lot of “white space” to fill pages. It explains a few things, but honestly the tutorials on the Gimp.org website give more information than this book does...
August 7, 2020
A great introduction to Gimp
Having a project in mind I had downloaded Gimp and was hoping to learn through watching YouTube. David's writing style and book format with exercises I found far easier than trying to keep pace with a cursor darting everywhere. Thank you.
Having a project in mind I had downloaded Gimp and was hoping to learn through watching YouTube. David's writing style and book format with exercises I found far easier than trying to keep pace with a cursor darting everywhere. Thank you.
May 12, 2019
Excellent reference book!
What an easy to read, comprehend and apply book about GIMP. Thank you for considering the ultimate novice! The shortcuts are phenomenal.
What an easy to read, comprehend and apply book about GIMP. Thank you for considering the ultimate novice! The shortcuts are phenomenal.
November 21, 2016
Actually informative!
I'm always rather leery of the tiny intro books on kindle. Often, I've found that they charge you a chunk of change for 10-20 pages of bull and haven't taught you a thing and then you just feel you've been ripped off.
That is Not (I'll say it again, Not) the case in this instance.
This is exactly what I needed to get me started in on Gimp. He shows enough of the basics, and what each tool's function is, that I feel comfortable exploring further on my own (thank you for that!). This is not a cover everything in depth and do it all manual, but it is a good solid introduction to the basics, that building on the skills taught here, just depends on your imagination and problem solving skills because we have been introduced to the tools to get it done.
I read this through Kindle Unlimited, but would have felt comfortable (not ripped off) paying $2-3 for this book. After all, knowledge is worth its weight in gold.
I'm always rather leery of the tiny intro books on kindle. Often, I've found that they charge you a chunk of change for 10-20 pages of bull and haven't taught you a thing and then you just feel you've been ripped off.
That is Not (I'll say it again, Not) the case in this instance.
This is exactly what I needed to get me started in on Gimp. He shows enough of the basics, and what each tool's function is, that I feel comfortable exploring further on my own (thank you for that!). This is not a cover everything in depth and do it all manual, but it is a good solid introduction to the basics, that building on the skills taught here, just depends on your imagination and problem solving skills because we have been introduced to the tools to get it done.
I read this through Kindle Unlimited, but would have felt comfortable (not ripped off) paying $2-3 for this book. After all, knowledge is worth its weight in gold.
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