photoshop versus gimp

[j22cal]

Hey all,

 

For the last year+ I have been using Gimp for the designing of my web images. I do have an older version of PhotoShop. Is it going to hold me back by using Gimp (ie: is PhotoShop easier to use)?

 

I was assuming since Gimp is open source that using a newer version of Gimp would have more features than an older version of Photoshop?

[falkencreative]

I've used both... I didn't mind GIMP, but found that its interface/palette system wasn't quite as user friendly as Photoshop's. I last used GIMP a couple years ago though, so maybe things have changed since then.

 

I think it's a personal preference thing. If you're comfortable with GIMP, there's really no reason to switch, unless there's some specific feature that Photoshop has that GIMP doesn't. That said, if you look for a job in the web design field (rather than working for yourself) that requires knowledge of graphics editing software, I'd say 95% of job postings will ask for Photoshop.

[j22cal]

I was also wondering if someone out there has used both the CS4 Photoshop and the latest Gimp and could offer an opinion of the differences and which one has the most features?

 

Since I don't own an updated version of Photoshop...

[krillz]

If you come from working in photoshop, you get the feeling that Gimp has a lot less functionality, which it don't it's just hard to find as it's not in the positions you are looking at.

 

Install the gimpshot plugin to get your gimp to looks and feel like photoshop. As the only obstacle I see is the getting used to time by switching from PS to Gimp.

[administrator]

When it comes to web design and creating web graphics, Photoshop is probably overkill for most of us.

 

Photoshop is a powerhouse that is used in all types of graphic work (print, photography, 3d etc ..) and so it has a lot of features that we humble web designer will not use. I think the point made that prospective employers will be looking for photoshop skills in their web designers, has some merit.

 

... That said, if you learn to use the Gimp you will be able to jump into Photoshop very quickly and so I don't see a problem in using the Gimp for web graphics work.

 

Stefan

[madhusmita]

http://thephotofinishes.com/gimpps3.htm

 

You can get a very good comparison between GIMPs and Photo shop in the above link.I always like to use Photo shop.It the best tool for showing the creativity of your mind.It can be used to explore the imagination of your mind and to put them in your work.

[Guest Danish]

It the best tool for showing the creativity i think Photoshop is best for me.It can be used to explore the imagination of your mind and to put them in your work.

[LSW]

For print design... Photoshop built for photos and had web added on.

 

For web design... Fireworks, it was built for the web.

 

GIMP... as good as Photoshop but has a steep learning curve... but also free.

[martinsmith]

Photoshop is the best software for designing good images...