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96 Chapter 10. Working with Images
10.2. Manipulating Images with the GIMP
The GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is a powerful tool that can be usedto create, alter,
manipulate, and enhance digital image files — photographs, scanned images, computer-generated
images, and more. This section offers a quick overview of the GIMP and refers you to comprehensive
references for learning more about it.
10.2.1. GIMP Basics
To use the GIMP, you will need to know some of the basics. From a shell prompt, you start the GIMP
using the command gimp. Start the GIMP in GNOME by going to Main Menu => Programs =>
Graphics => The GIMP. In KDE, go to Start Applications => Graphics => The GIMP.
Figure 10-9 shows a typical GIMP session in action.
Figure 10-9. The GIMP in Action
10.2.2. Loading a File
To load an existing file, click on File => Open. You will see the Load Image dialog, as shown in
Figure 10-10.