Now, don’t be confused if you don’t see anything here as the configuration folder is hidden. Once the archive download has completed you can unzip it. The first thing to do is to download the ‘GIMP 2.8 Photoshop Tweaks’ pack from Doctor Mo’s DeviantArt page:ĭownload ‘GIMP 2.8 Photoshop Tweaks’ from DeviantArt Tool options placed on the right-hand side.Photoshop keyboard shortcuts (e.g., ‘p’ for pen, ‘c’ for crop, etc.).He’s packed up some of best known GIMP Photoshop tweaks into one ready-to-roll bundle.

Whatever the reasoning behind wanting to adopt the look, DeviantArt user DoctorMo has made it easy. On a more minor note it may be that some simply prefer the aesthetic of Photoshop, like its monochrome toolbar icons and simple window layout.

Skinning GIMP to look (and work) more like Photoshop helps switchers feel more comfortable, and lowers the learning hurdle that (naturally) exists in transitioning. If a designer has spent several years using Photoshop they’ll be used to its layout, its app shortcuts, its tools. It certainly helps those switching to open-source tools.

This is open-source software we’re talking about – of course there’s a way! Why Use a GIMP Photoshop Theme? Photoshop’s keyboard shortcuts will also workįor FOSS purists it must sound like a heresy, but there is a method in the madness of trying to make Gimp look like Photoshop. We’re all aware The GIMP is the best free alternative to Photoshop - but is there a way to make it look like Photoshop, too?

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