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Gimp is a self contained appication bundle of the GNU Image Manipulation Program for Mac OS X. Gimp.app is droppable, uses the gimp-print package built into OS X, and uses the system's default web browser for help and web browsing requests.

What's New

Version 2.6.12:

Bugs fixed:

627328 - GIMP 2.6.10 segfaults when CTRL-left click on a layer mask
631885 - GIMP fails to import a path from SVG
631728 - Crash or Gtk-CRITICAL on File->Open
641259 - [abrt] gimp-2:2.6.11-1.fc14: py-slice.py:172:slice:TypeError: integer argument expected, got float
640219 - gimp(1) manpage fixes
640612 - Sample Colorize does not function non-interactively
646947 - file-pdf-load: Don't use deprecated API
639203 - file-psp: fix for bogus input data
639203 - Fixes for some buffer overflow problems
652280 - Guard against crash due to quitting while DND is processed
660305 - fails to build with -Werror=format-security
623045 - script-fu: make server IPv6 aware

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Version 2.6.12:

Bugs fixed:

627328 - GIMP 2.6.10 segfaults when CTRL-left click on a layer mask
631885 - GIMP fails to import a path from SVG
631728 - Crash or Gtk-CRITICAL on File->Open
641259 - [abrt] gimp-2:2.6.11-1.fc14: py-slice.py:172:slice:TypeError: integer argument expected, got float
640219 - gimp(1) manpage fixes
640612 - Sample more...

Requirements

Intel
Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later
X11 version 2.3.5 (included in Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later)

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Gimp User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 2.x:

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+279

Cowicide commented on 14 Jan 2012

This doesn't work in Lion, does it?

[Version 2.6.11]

2 Replies

+132

Davidravenmoon replied on 05 Feb 2012

Yes, it does.

+279

Cowicide replied on 06 Feb 2012

Thanks, I see there's more info at this link:

http://gimp.lisanet.de/Website/Support.html

+480

Negritude tipped on 06 Oct 2010

Note that, the build for Snow Leopard is always posted first, but new builds for Leopard and Tiger will be posted later, in a week or two:

http://gimp.lisanet.de/Website/Download.html

[Version 2.6.11]

+27

M-Rick commented on 05 Oct 2010

Native Gimp.app without X11 is available here http://gimp-app.sourceforge.net/ (Version 2.6)

[Version 2.6.11]

2 Replies

+214

Zx81 replied on 05 Oct 2010

From the developer's page :
"Known issues with experimental native build:
- keyboard shortcuts disabled to work around
text input bug
- loading a help page causes spinning beachball
of death
- dropping files on already running gimp doesn't
open file
- probably other stuff"
Have fun.

+15

Jack75 replied on 19 Mar 2011

Anyway I don't understand why instead of trying to improve also the native build the continue to fix on the X11 version. Ok it is usable, but if I had the choice between a great native X11 free one and a great X11 version, of course I would take the native one well integrated in the user environnement.
Not to say, more and more GTK softwares are using the Mac OS native quartz support and are dropping X11.

+63

Andy Hewitt commented on 03 Oct 2010

Not sure why this has appeared here now, but v2.6.10p1 is the release that came out back in June. As far as I can find on the developers site, and Lisanet, there is no new update at this time.

[Version 2.6.10p1]

+480

Negritude tipped on 23 Aug 2010

This listing doesn't make it obvious, but universal builds for Leopard and PPC machines are available at the link that says "other versions":

http://sourceforge.net/projects/gimponosx/files/

[Version 2.6.10]

Grossebouille commented on 19 Jul 2010

Thanks very very very much to the developper ! It's the best app on mac. And very stable ! (I can't remember when Gimp has crashed on my mac... ). It's a good work.

[Version 2.6.10]

+30

svoop tipped on 21 Aug 2009

If you don't want to click twice all the time (first to focus the window, second e.g. to select a tool), open a terminal and issue the following command:

defaults write org.x.x11 FocusFollowsMouse -string YES

[Version 2.6.7]

1 Reply

+48

Arvidtp replied on 03 Oct 2010

I find I prefer enabling "click-through inactive windows" - dont remember the terminal command, but its in the preferences for the updated XQuartz version of X11, which you should definitely download if you are using complex apps like GIMP and Inkscape in X11.

+15

apeman commented on 17 Aug 2009

Thanks to LeLe and Ron Bell for their help with the huge font trouble that was making GIMP 2.6.7 unusable.

They advised me to go to /Library/Application Support/Gimp and open gtkrc and change the last line from Lucinda Grande 936 to Lucinda Grande 12.

I restarted GIMP and everything works fine now.

Thank you Thank you Thank you.

And I thank the GIMP community for their hard work.

[Version 2.6.7]

+15

apeman commented on 16 Aug 2009

Hold off downloading 2.6.7 or just move 2.6.6. 2.6.7 took over my screen. There were no menus, and the placeholder window was enormous. I couldn't resize it. It has white text on it but was so large I couldn't figure out what it was. It brought my Mini to a halt.

I am running it on a 2gig Intel Mini 1gig RAM.

10.5.8

Now I don't have GIMP installed.

Oh well. Will download when this issue is addressed.

[Version 2.6.7]

6 Replies

-1

tshubitz replied on 16 Aug 2009

I second that.

- tim

+15

apeman replied on 16 Aug 2009

The version down the page that doesn't need X11 works. It's still a work in progress, but it works.

lele replied on 16 Aug 2009

its setting the font size to 936. edit the file gtkrc within ˜/Library/Application Support/Gimp and you'll get everything back to normal

+12

Ron Bell commented on 17 Aug 2009

LELE is right. Quit GIMP then edit "Library/Application Support/Gimp/gtkrc" in your home directory and change "gtk-font-name" to something like Lucida Grande 12, instead of 936. Then relaunch GIMP.

-2

+15

apeman commented on 17 Aug 2009

OK, I got 2.6/6 reinstalled and it is working. I will give it a try in the morning. Thanks.
I will let you know if it screws up again.

telecomm replied on 17 Aug 2009

I can also confirm the suggestions above, go to ~/Library/Application Support/Gimp and open the file gtkrc with TextEdit. Change the last line to somethint like

gtk-font-name = "Lucida Grande 9.8"

and things will be usable again.

one78man reviewed on 27 May 2009

Gimp! It's not Photoshop but still you can learn how to use it and realize special works.
And if you are not a "pro" then Gimp is the perfect choice! :D

[Version 2.6.6]

drzoom had trouble on 05 Jan 2009

doen't work in my MacBook with 10.5.6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Version 2.6.4]

1 Reply

anitaraj replied on 05 Jan 2009

Found out that you need to install latest X11 update - 2.3.2.1,
availabe here:

Gimp works well after updating this.

Best.

daycare had trouble on 03 Jan 2009

doesn't run under a standard 10.5.6 installation. Maybe its' a problem with the current version of Apple's X-Windows version - but I don't care. If it won't run under my standard installation, I will not use it (got some other X11-app's here that work fine)

Would be so cool if there would be a version of gimp that just behaves like a 'normal' OSX application :-(

[Version 2.6.4]

3 Replies

+169

UmarOMC commented on 03 Jan 2009

Check out the website for more info... apparently it requires a version of X11 that's NEWER than Apple's supplied X11.

daycare replied on 03 Jan 2009

Yes, the ReadMe mentions this too - but since I NEED X11 for some communication tools for my work, I just don't like to touch that installation :-(

+105

neonblue2 replied on 03 Jan 2009

XQuartz is a lot better than the broken mess that shipped with Leopard. Try it out and if you don't like it then just reapply the latest Mac OS X update. Technically Apple have been updating X11 allow with the system, it's just that they don't keep up with every release.

Now if you want a native Gimp, have you checked the link under "Related Links"?

nadamac had trouble on 13 Oct 2008

Doesn't open if the parent folder path contains spaces. And the modification date of the application is 17. Jan 2006.
But no need for X11 anymore!

[Version 2.6]

Jedik had trouble on 14 Mar 2008

Actually the download is an experimental native build (no X11) for Intel only! Hoooray!
But it seems that it does not work on Leopard 10.5.2:
- first launch: crash
- second launch: does nothing, no windows, no nothing, just the app icon on the Dock.

[Version 2.4.5r1]

1 Reply

Jedik commented on 14 Mar 2008

Just got it to work. Wait for a while after you get it running, and you should see the start-up panel. If it does not work, make sure you have your OS setting to U.S. in the International System Preferences: Language, Formats and Input Menu. It seems that's what fixed it for me here.

+15

apeman had trouble on 16 Dec 2007

There was an update to X11 I needed. When I installed it, the crashing stopped.

[Version 2.4rc3]

+15

apeman had trouble on 20 Nov 2007

When trying to use the paint, or any brush, Gimp.app dies. Can use filters, resize, and other like menu items, its trying to add text or freehand that causes the crash.

Intel Mac Mini OSX 10.5.1

Glad you added a fade filter function.

[Version 2.4rc3]

1 Reply

+105

neonblue2 commented on 16 Dec 2007

Try the latest Gimp from Wilber loves Apple.

http://wilber-loves-apple.org/

Christoph Vogelbusch had trouble on 25 Oct 2007

I have a problem running Gimp since my Mac OS X is running in German. There are only a few filers available.
When I switch my Mac language to english, I suddenly have a context menu with way more filters.

Is there a way to force Gimp.app always to run in english?

Also I read a while ago that a GTK port that works without X11 is almost done, will that be used for future versions of Gimp.app?

[Version 2.4rc3]

-1

zeroin had trouble on 30 Sep 2007

I installed replacing the old one but it won't run. Suggestions?

[Version 2.4rc3]

2 Replies

voisine commented on 30 Sep 2007

rc3 is intel only for the moment. are you using an intel mac? if so, open /Applications/Utils/Console, try to start GIMP and tell me what errors you see

-1

zeroin commented on 01 Oct 2007

I should have read the fine print, I am on a PowerPC. Thank you for the clarification.

Jcrit had trouble on 09 Apr 2004

Pardon my dumminess, but when I open Gimp, only its name shows up in the menu bar. X11 is here, 10.3.3 plus latest updates. I suffer from failure to see the most obvious. Help anyone?

[Version 2.0.0-2]

3 Replies

Anonymous commented on 09 Apr 2004

Launch Gimp, it will launch X11 then check X11, Gimp is running under X11. The slightest bit of checking on your part would've revealed this. Requires no geek factor whatsoever.

Anonymous commented on 10 Apr 2004

Fool that I am I can admit, but I'm not stupid, and I know what I see with my eyes. Nothing happens except for the Name in the menu bar. X11 launches, raises Gimp, and then nothing happens. I think it was Gandhi who said, "Throw darts at a dart board, not at each other."