photoshop

Stop pirating Adobe software, use Free Software instead

I really don’t get it how people can continue pirating proprietary software like some Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) when there are quality, Free Software alternatives like the Gimp or Inkscape. Sure, Gimp currently lacks some features you need for professional printing like CMYK, but that doesn’t disqualify for the use in non- or semi-professional environments, at home.

GIMP User Filter allows use of Photoshop filters

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One brake on the GIMP's popularity is that, while it boasts dozens of filters, a rival like Photoshop boasts thousands. You may only occasionally need a special effect that imitates a pencil sketch or a famous style of painting such as Impressionism or Cubism, but, when you do, having a filter to create the effect instantly saves serious amount of time.