SVOOP  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)

CARLOS85  The developer has released an update which addresses the font/dpi issues.  
(Version 2.6.7)

APEMAN  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)

APEMAN  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)

ONE78MAN  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)

ZORRRO  Nice free graphic tool.

give it a try.  
(Version 2.6.6)

BIGDAVE56  I really like the GIMP, and applaud the developer for supporting us PPC dinosaurs. However, 2.6.5 continues a bug that was introduced in 2.6.4- some menu items and hover balloons inexplicably appear in Spanish. I have enough Spanish savvy to guess what's what for the most part, but this is really kind of annoying.  
(Version 2.6.5)

PIZZACAKE  I can confirm Gimp now has Wacom Tablet support with latest X11!

In Gimp go to edit>preferences>input devices>configure extended input devices

Select device pen, set mode to screen and save.

Your Wacom tablet should be working!  
(Version 2.6.4)

PIZZACAKE  Gimp 2.6.4 for Mac OS X Leopard / Intel

To install Gimp simply drop it to your Application folder.

X11 2.3.2 or higher recommended

To use this build of Gimp 2.6.4, it is recommend that you use X11 version 2.3.2 or higher. This version has many advantages over the previous ones. Most of all it will

* support graphic tablets

* support better font sizes / display resolution (96 dpi)

Please download X11 from

http://xquartz.macosforge.org/trac/wiki

TABLET SUPPORT!  
(Version 2.6.4)

DRZOOM  doen't work in my MacBook with 10.5.6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!  
(Version 2.6.4)

ANITARAJ  Unable to open in 10.5.6. Sad to see this is not tested. Like the previous commenter, would be nice if it run on it's own with default Mac menus.  
(Version 2.6.4)

NEONBLUE2  Thank you for bringing back the GTK theme. Trying to make an X11 app look integrated just looks and feels weird.  
(Version 2.6.4)

DAYCARE  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)

BIGDAVE56  Like GIMP a lot. Maybe it is not as full-on powerful as Photoshop, but then, most users probably don't even use most of the power Elements has. On my 1.2 GHz G4 w/1.2 GB of RAM it runs as fast as Pshop CS2 or Pixelmator. The nomenclature is a little different than Adobe but if you are familiar with other image editors you'll figure it out. Download the Applescript 'Turn On X11 focus follows mouse' for enhanced usability. There is also one called (IIRC) 'X11 96dpi' which makes the menu fonts look the same size as OSX apps.

Only big item on my feature want list is 16-bit color depth support. Not aware of any editors that do that that don't cost $600.

I also applaud lisanet.de for not pulling support for us PPC hangers-on. This version is the basis of this review. Nicely done and good stability too.  
(Version 2.6.3)

BUCHO  So, with 2.6.3, the X11 dependency is reintroduced?  
(Version 2.6.3)

APPSCOUT  Still opens X11.

10.5.5 - 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - 3GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Had GIMP (Wilbur) 2.4.5 aswell. Deleted from drive.

2.6.3 would still open with X11.

{Replaced 2.4.5. with 2.4.7]

Weird.  
(Version 2.6.3)

NADAMAC  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  Latest version seems broken in my MacBook Pro (Leopard 10.5.5): many components are messing from the user interface, like buttons and buttons. As it created a new preferences folder in my user folder (.gimp-2.6) so I don't think it's a settings-related issue...  
(Version 2.6)

ANDY HEWITT  I find the versions from Wilbur Loves... are OK.

http://darwingimp.sourceforge.net/

These are only released from stable versions of Gimp. My experience has been that native apps seem to run better for me, whether they be ported to Aqua, or have to be used in X11.

Apart from that, Gimp is a great application at a very good price, but don't compare it to Photoshop. Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch! Put these free apps into context, and use them if they suit your needs, otherwise you need to pay for the commercial stuff.  
(Version 2.6)

HALODEMO002  If only my mac was intel...  
(Version 2.4.5r2)

APPSCOUT  This seems to run without X11. Menus are 'Mac' menus, not Linux ones.

Tho', if I start X11 before or after I start 2.4.5r2, my iMac locks up. Hard restart is required.

I installed this version of X11...

X11.pkg version 2.2.0.1

from

http://trac.macosforge.org/projects/xquartz

Inkscape works fine now.

But Gimp.app 2.2.11 and GIMPshop 2.2.11 do NOT start up.

Have noticed that 'Hiding' Gimp is not possible, unless a document is also open in Gimp. Even a blank one.

Is this a 'NeoGIMP'?  
(Version 2.4.5r2)

ARVIDTP  WARNING TO NEW USERS:

2.4.5r2 is NOT the stable version of Gimp. There are still some problems with this version. Most people would be better served by the official version that still runs under X11.

BTW - I cannot type anything into the save dialog box in this version to name the file I am going to save - the keyboard types through to the other windows and chooses tools instead of naming the file.  
(Version 2.4.5r2)

GARYI  I must be missing something fundemental. All I get is one menu item, 'gimp' with next to no options in it. I tried dragging a JPG onto the app with no luck.

The icon looks nice.

Macbook, core 2 duo, 10.5.2  
(Version 2.4.5r2)

PETER DA SILVA  I wonder how hard it would be for MacUpdate to add filters for required OS X version, so Tigers wouldn't need to be tantalized by Leopard-only apps? :)  
(Version 2.4.5r2)

M-RICK  why does it work under 10.5 only ???

GTK+ port can work also under 10.4 !

http://developer.imendio.com/projects/gtk-macosx  
(Version 2.4.5r1)

3LUSIV3  Installed on Mac OS X 10.5.2 and works fine.  
(Version 2.4.5r1)

JEDIK  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)

APEMAN  There was an update to X11 I needed. When I installed it, the crashing stopped.   
(Version 2.4rc3)

APEMAN  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)

CHRISTOPH VOGELBUSCH  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)

IINDIGO  Gimp disappoints me. It really does have a lot of potential, but unfortunately due to its X11-based GUI, it's unintuitive and incredibly ugly - the best way of describing it is that someone tied Gimp to the back of the ugly truck with an ugly rope and dragged it ugly street for 10 ugly miles.

Being an open source project isn't enough of an excuse for it being that way. The likes of Firefox, Camino, and Adium have proven that quite well.  
(Version 2.4rc3)

CREATIVE GUY  With Pixel, Pixelmator, etc... there simply is no excuse to force users to run the X11 environment for any application.  
(Version 2.4rc3)

FREEBSD  Swanky! Cursor color problem fixed, as well. Looks very promising, so thanks to the devs, community, etc. for all the work!  
(Version 2.4rc3)

ZEROIN  I installed replacing the old one but it won't run. Suggestions?  
(Version 2.4rc3)

G3P0  It ain't free, but it's native:

http://www.pixelmator.com/  
(Version 2.4rc3)

M-RICK  Try LiveQuartz http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/18064

More more Mac OS X.

If you need a more complete Photoshop like, then try Pixel (not free) http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/18055/pixel  
(Version 2.2.11)

JKXZDF  Does everything I want it to. The "best" free alternative to Photoshop.  
(Version 2.2.11)

DP-G4-450GUY  Very stable, fast install / upgrade - thanks Aaron!  
(Version 2.2.11)

GARYI  I just wish they would peel it away from X11 when ever I buckled in the past and put X11 on my mac the whole thing became a dog, I have no idea why and its plenty reason enough why I am steering will clear of this app.

One other thing, just because I am interested, X11 seems to be quite old, yet this app is a universal binary, how does this work with X11 and if X11 is not universal, whats the point?  
(Version 2.2.11)

MRWESTFALL  This ia a great app. Had no problems installing and running on mac 10.4.5.  
(Version 2.2.10-svg)

ETNIER  It appears this won't run on 10.4.4: requires Apple's X11 app, which won't install.  
(Version 2.2.10-svg)

PIAKO  good. better than forking out $$$ for ps. had to wait like hours to get past the caching fonts bar. once that was done it loads fine. there seems to be a problem with the marquee on select none. i get this odd yellow marquee permanent ghosting around images. i wish select none worked properly. other than that flatten images works, opacity works, layers work, the palletts peel off but can't reseat pallet once unseated from main 'everything' pallett. the program does NOT work with extended desktop. the images will only span one display worth of pixels. this is an anchor point problem like with itunes. notice that your itunes window will not span the entire display like a safari browser window will. i was hoping an update in 10.4.4 for better dual monitor support. none. great app besides that. fast!!!!  
(Version 2.2.10-svg)

DP-G4-450GUY  FIRST - Aaron THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for creating a backwards-compatible dmg for Panther - I was afraid we'd been left high and dry for future GIMPage. You really came thru, bud!

That said, GIMP-app 2.2.10 runs great - installed with absolutely no problems on 10.3.9 up-to-date with all of Apple's latest updates.  
(Version 2.2.10)

ANONYMOUS  I understand that people like a free alternative for Photoshop but saying that this is as good or even better sounds a bit strange at the very least. Gimp is fine software and is free at that but it not at the same level as photoshop. For people who want to edit a photo evry now and then this is a great app, if you want to do something more serious you should really go for photoshop as slow as it may be.  
(Version 2.2.8)

ANONYMOUS  gimpshop: http://www.freewebtown.com/gimpshop/gsglinks.html  
(Version 2.2.8)

ANONYMOUS  If you don't like the interface try GIMPshop . It's the GIMP, but with a more Photoshop-like GUI.  
(Version 2.2.8)

ANONYMOUS  If you need an above average image manipulation program, Gimp makes more sense than blowing money on Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. I'm not saying it is a professional replacement for Photoshop, but for most users, it's more than adequate.  
(Version 2.2.8)

BSF  Apparently this recent update is for Tiger only(?), even though the requirements state "Mac OS X10.3 or higher". If Panther users have downloaded 2.2.8 (and tried to launch it after foolishly deleting 2.2.6 as I did) click on" More Information" to download 2.2.6.

This world seems to be obsessed with knee jerk criticism. GIMP is a great app.! Very powerful and worth every penny you pay for it. Comparing an app. that is FREE to one you would pay $500+ is a little unfair.  
(Version 2.2.8)

ANONYMOUS  1-bad interface

2-a software copying photoshop has no chance

3-at least make it non-X11 (is it planned?)  
(Version 2.2.8)

ANONYMOUS  Sincerly, I couldn't image. I tried this app enough to adfirm that works really nice for me.

Good features equipment. Relatively fast with my pb 12@1.33ghz.

Not properly Mac-aqua like interface, but...I think the opensource philosophy is important.

I love this app. Long life the Gimp.

OS X.4

768 Mb RAM  
(Version 2.2.6)

SON_OF_HORUS  1. Gimp likes lots of 'real' memory. If you've got it, let Gimp flaunt it.

2.The number of possible combinations of effects must be huge. Just experimenting with them requires patience. If you ain't got time, use something simpler. Photoshop Elements 3.0, perhaps.

3. As the existence of GimpShop 0.2b shows, a more PS-like interface and behavior would allow PS users to flatten the learning curve.

4. Just one nit -- I do missing having a neutral tool like 'arrow' in PS. If there is one, could you let me know where?

RAM to Gimp: 600 MB

OS 10.3.9

G5 single 1.8 MHz   
(Version 2.2.6)

ANONYMOUS  It still sits with a blank splash screen for about 5 minutes before even launching, as it did with the previous version. I always delete the .gimp folder in my user directory and this reoccurs, on 3 different machines.  
(Version 2.2.6)

APPELSIN  Can't get Gimp to launch. A progress bar appears which says "caching fonts", "Gimp" turns up in the menuline, but then disappears and I end up in X11. It's the same thing when trying to launch GimpShop.

(I have X11 vers. X11 Beta 3 - XFree86 4.2.1 installed)  
(Version 2.2.6)

DPG4450GUY  As expected, GIMP-app 2.2.6 runs flawlessly. Good job, Aaron. This leaps over GIMPshop in terms of incorporating the trunk improvements. As far as changes go, since they aren't posted yet, we can look at the 'Nix core app changelog:

Changes in GIMP 2.2.6

=====================

- reverted change to the print plug-in (see bug #169909)

Bugs fixed in GIMP 2.2.5

========================

- fixed double-click behaviour of GimpButton

- properly handle 302 redirect output from wget in URL plug-in (bug #168322)

- fixed loading of layer masks in PSD plug-in (bug #166976)

- fixed bugs in PSD save plug-in (bugs #167139 and #121871)

- fixed Reset in Scale and Resize dialogs (bug #169011)

- fixed filename encoding issues when loading Script-Fu scripts (bug #165002)

- fixed i18n build quirks (bug #169274)

- improve autoscrolling with tablets in Windows (bug #167960)

- fixed setup of size entries in tool-options (bug #169066)

- when opening images as layers, do it interactively (bug #168936)

- fixed precondition checks in gimp_drawable_transform_scale (bug #170195)

- fixed handling of resolution unit in Print Size dialog (bug #170200)

- disable "gtk-alternative-button-order" setting because our code

doesn't honor it (bug #170543)

- fixed behaviour of selection tool when dragging from top-right (bug #143887)

- speed up conversion of grayscale images to indexed colors (bug #170801)

- fixed bug in grayscale to indexed color conversion (bug #170825)

- don't offer empty palettes for conversion to indexed color (bug #170973)

- disable search in container tree-views since it interferes with global

accelerators (bug #169339)

- corrected mousewheel section of default controllerrc (bug #171083)

- fixed build on amd64/gcc-4.0 (bug #300227)

- unset Keep Transparency from Color to Alpha plug-in.

- fixed crash caused by Histogram dockable in RGB mode (bug #170116)

- fixed statusbar display for negative moves (bug #171497)

- fixed a couple of problems in the BMP plug-in (bug #171306, bug #171453

and bug #171562)

- fixed bug in Resize dialog if previews are turned off (bug #171827)

- fixed disappearing previews in Rotate Colormap plug-in (bug #172284)

- fixed deletion of fractals in Fractal Explorer plug-in (bug #172347)

- fixed preview in Deinterlace plug-in (bug #172589)

- fixed crashes on exit in some locales (bug #172581)

- fixed installation directories for message catalogs (bug #169274)

- handle deletion of layers and channels that have a floating selection

attached (bug #168582)

- plugged some smaller memory leaks

- fixed preview in Gaussian Blur plug-in for zero radii (bug #173039)

- fixed a couple of problems in the Winicon plug-in

- fixed bug in GIF loader that was triggered with a broken GIF (bug #173119)

- fixed crash in Ink tool (bug #164272)

- let the text tool remember the last-used font (bug #171024)

- quote the print command used in the Print plug-in (bug #169909)  
(Version 2.2.6)

BUD  I have used 2.0 for a long time (and 1.x on Linux before that)...i have to say for Mac OS X, the 2.2 version has SO many improvements its amazing...

This comes to mind:

- No longer have to click twice to activate documents and the toolboxes (meaning its consistent with the rest of OS X)

- The new open dialog is just amazing

- Previews finally work right in the open dialog

- There is a "Sidebar" in the open dialog, much like the one in Finder - makes for MUCH easier browsing

- Rounded rectangles are now easy to make!

- A new Open as layer... menu...

etcetc...

And i have just been using this new version for less than 30 minutes! :)

I always liked Gimp better than Photoshop, and now that all the little annoyances are gone...itt keeps getting better...10/10  
(Version 2.2.3)

PO  Simply amazing. As good as Photoshop in RGB and it is free.  
(Version 2.2.3)

ANONYMOUS  How do I uninstall it?  
(Version 2.2.3)

ANONYMOUS  When is Gimp for OS X going to correctly support Hebrew/Arabic?   
(Version 2.2.3)

DPG4450GUY  Excellent yet again!

Version 2.2.3 went on as easily as any other version. According to Gimp.org, 2.2.3 of The Gimp addresses the following, which I'm sure is why Aaron issued this update to the GIMP-App binary:

Bugs fixed in GIMP 2.2.3

========================

- fixed build problem in MIDI input controller (bug #163593)

- remember last used directory in file open and save dialogs (bug #162385)

- fixed crashed in DND of indexed drawables (bug #163879)

- removed bumpmap artifacts in Lighting Effects plug-in (bug #163877)

- fixed non-interactive mode of Retinex plug-in

- fixed undo of ink strokes (bug #163670)

- fixed expose event handling in Curve Bend plug-in (bug #164207)

- added a missing pressure sensitivity toggle to Airbrush tool (bug #164237)

- fixed loading of XJT images files from read-only folders (bug #164116)

- fixed bug in the Info dialog that crashed the Crop tool (bug #163617)

- fixed yet another entry problem in the Scale Image dialog (bug #163951)

- fixed serialization of binary parasites (bug #163131)

- correctly initialize the preview in the Bumpmap plug-in (bug #162285)

- give visual feedback if a dialog is already opened (bug #164156)

- fixed saving of JPEG images with large quality settings (bug #164087)

- update the menus when selecting a component in the Channels dialog

(bug #164195)

- fixed issues with the save dialog in the Imagemap plug-in (bug #164864)

- update filesize in JPEG dialog if size of EXIF data changes (bug #164914)  
(Version 2.2.3)

ZHIWEN CHONG  Using the despeckle causes GIMP to hang.

Ditto for most simple operations.

I had high expectations, but it turns out that this version is only barely usable. It'll load images fine, and the brushes work fine... but most of the photo retouching features don't work properly.  
(Version 2.2)

ANONYMOUS  Gotta love the Gimp folks!!! A glitch though, when running Gimp 2.2 in OSX 10.3.7 changing the font causes a crash in Gimp.

j  
(Version 2.2)

PHIL  Still no support for 16-bit images. Only 8 bit (or 8 bit per color) images supported.  
(Version 2.2)

ANONYMOUS  impressive application. faster than 2.0. Ease of use 3/5 improve it to match Photoshop. overall 5/5  
(Version 2.2)

ANONYMOUS  Great. Open source rules.  
(Version 2.2)

ANONYMOUS  Now I can access graphics from the OS X clipboard via Acquire from clipboard. I do not recall this option before, but maybe I overlooked it.

This is a great app getting better. Truly a showcase for the strength of open source software. Kudos!  
(Version 2.2)

DPG4450GUY  EXCELLENT! And what a whopping improvement in features over v2.0.6.

Here's what GIMP.ORG states they updated for GIMP 2.2 - no doubt all are incorporated in Aaron's binary for OS X:

2.1. New in GIMP 2.2

Here is a brief summary of some of the most important new features introduced in GIMP 2.2. There are many other smaller changes that long-time users will notice and appreciate (or complain about!). There are also important changes at the level of plugin programming and script-fu creating that are not covered here.

Interoperability and standards support

You can drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste image data from the GIMP to any application which support image/png drops (currently Abiword is the only one we know of) and image/xml+svg drops (Inkscape supports this one). So you can copy-and-paste curves into the GIMP from Inkscape, and then drag a selection into Abiword to include it inline in your document.

Patterns can now be any GtkPixbuf supported format, including png, jpeg, xbm and others.

GIMP can load gradients from SVG files, and palettes from ACT and RIFF files.

Drag-and-drop support has been extended. You can now drop file and URIs onto an image window, where they will be opened in the existing image as new layers.

Shortcut editor

You can now edit your shortcuts in a dedicated dialog, as well as continue to use the little-known dynamic shortcuts feature (which has been there since 1.2).

Plug-in previews

We have provided a standard preview widget for plug-in authors which greatly reduces the amount of code required to support previews. David Odin has integrated this widget into all the current filters, so that now many more filters in the GIMP include a preview which updates in real time, and the various previews behave much more consistently.

Real-time previews of transform operations

The transform tools (shear, scale, perspective and rotate) can now show a real-time preview of the result of the operation when the tool is in "Traditional" mode. Previously, only a transforming grid was shown.

GNOME Human Interface Guide conformance

A lot of work has been done on making the GIMP's interface simpler and more usable for newcomers. Most dialogs now follows the GNOME HIG to the best of our knowledge. In addition, dialogs have separated out or removed many "Advanced" options, and replaced them with sane defaults or hidden them in an expander.

GTK+ 2.4 migration

•

Menus use the GtkUIManager to generate menu structure dynamically from XML data files.

•

A completely revamped File Chooser is used everywhere in the GIMP for opening or saving files. The best thing about it is that it lets you create a set of "bookmarks", making it possible to navigate quickly and easily to commonly used directories.

•

GIMP now Supports fancy ARGB cursors when they are available on the system.

Basic vector support

Using the GFig plug-in, the GIMP now supports the basic functionality of vector layers. The GFig plug-in supports a number of vector graphics features such as gradient fills, Bezier curves and curve stroking. It is also the easiest way to create regular or irregular polygons in the GIMP. In the GIMP 2.2, you can create GFig layers, and re-edit these layers in GFig afterwards. This level of vector support is still quite primitive, however, in comparison to dedicated vector-graphics programs such as Inkscape.

Also . . .

There are many other smaller user-visible features. A rapid-fire list of some of those features is below.

•

It is now possible to run the GIMP in batch mode without an X server.

•

We have a GIMP binary (gimp-console) which is not linked to GTK+ at all.

•

Improved interface for extended input devices

•

Editable toolbox: You can now decide which tools should be shown in the Toolbox, and their order. In particular, you can add any or all of the Color Tools to the Toolbox if you wish to.

•

Histogram overlays R, G and B histograms on the Value histogram, and calculates the histogram only for the contents of the selection.

•

Shortcuts are now shared across all GIMP windows.

The GNU Image Manipulation Program Version 2.2

----------------------------------------------

This is the stable branch of GIMP 2.2. Only bug-fixes are applied

here. New features are being added in the HEAD branch that will lead

into GIMP version 2.4.

Bugs fixed in GIMP 2.2.1

========================

- added python logo to EXTRA_DIST so it shows up in the tarball (bug #)

- fixed mempory corruption in FracalExplorer plug-in (bug #161729)

- fixed crash in gradient editor (bug #161411)

- fixed crash in unsharp mask plug-in preview code (bug #157910)

- fixed bug in unsharp mask plug-in that caused artefacts when a large blur

radius was being used on a small drawable; minor optimizations  
(Version 2.2)

ANONYMOUS  Gimp is excellent. Harder than Photoshop but free.  
(Version 2.0.6)

ANONYMOUS  Launch the application, wait a while for it to stop 'Chaching fonts', then sit there while it does nothing.

Great app.  
(Version 2.0.6)

TERRI  I've read the description for this "appl" but what is it suppose to do, and what does anyone need it for ???  
(Version 2.0.6)

MACMANX  The update appears to update the actual Gimp application to v2.0.6, there don't appear to be any other changes. Changes in Gimp v2.0.6:

"This is a bug-fix release in the stable 2.0 series. It fixes a couple of smaller problems and a crash that occurred with Pango-1.2 (but not with newer versions of Pango). This is the last release in the GIMP 2.0, tree which will be obsoleted by GIMP 2.2 very soon."  
(Version 2.0.6)

ANONYMOUS  Jaguar version, please... :)

Jaguar users, there is a variant of Gimp, MacCinePaint, that works similarly to Gimp and is compatible with Jaguar. That should hold you over til Gimp becomes Jaguar-compatible, or you scrounge up enough money to get Panther.  
(Version 2.0.6)

ANONYMOUS  This is a great app that has matured amazingly from the 1.x to 2.x dev cycle.

To the prior commentator: If the gui bothers you, go to http://www.gimp.org/develop/ and get involved. This is an open source project, so go ahead and lend a hand, even if it is only constructive criticism and design ideas.  
(Version 2.0.5-2)

ANONYMOUS  It is not as good as Photoshop but it is a solid application and it is free! Now improve the GUI and it will compete...  
(Version 2.0.5-2)

ANONYMOUS  Good where it is good, but some of it's file handlers are poor:

it's basic Photoshop I/O needs major work. Failed to open any PSD created in Photoshop 7 (Gimp's PSD handler crashes according to Console), and it cannot write out a usable PSD either (reports error then writes out garbage file)

PSD file format is completely screwed up in Gimp

No IFF file format built in (vital for 3d work Maya/Lightwave etc) . Some reference to IFF on Gimps plug in web page but no clue or mention about how to install on a Mac.

TGA format seems to mysteriously loose alpha channels.

Annoying Bezier tools. Can't move a path node in 'Edit' mode. Must be in 'Design' mode. Silly

Terrible documention for such a complex app, full of broken links, missing chunks (where is file fomat section for instance) and 'coming soon' references.

slow interface

Well that's the bad, still overall good but still flakey in places...  
(Version 2.0.5-2)

BILLBARSTAD  I haven't been able to download this version. Actually, I haven't been able to download ANYTHING from SourceForge for the last month or two. Safari says it can't connect to their server at prdownloads.sourceforge.net.

Is there another download link?  
(Version 2.0.5-2)

MACMANX  Updated in 2.0.5-2:

- added postscript plugin so pdf's work again

- removed unneeded files from package to reduce size

- fixed small theme to use Lucida Grande 11 so it's usable

- fixed bug where gimp would hang if home directory contained a space  
(Version 2.0.5-2)

MIXEL  Some people have complained about it being slow.. I'm only on an 800mhz G4 and it's fast here, not markedly slower than Photoshop..

The only thing stopping this from being one of my most used apps is Wacom pressure support in X11 - I know it's not a problem in gimp itself, but until tablets work it's really not that much use as an alternative, to a lot of people. :/ A shame..

I assume someone's working on getting tablets to work in X11? i hope so..! Maybe someone's managed to get the linux drivers to work on osX?  
(Version 2.0.5)

ANONYMOUS  Works as advised. Thanks a lot  
(Version 2.0.5)

DPG4450GUY  Runs just awesome - no issues whatsoever.

If you are having troubles with GIMP-app,

make sure you have totally deleted the previous version and the gimp-2 folder in your home folder - the easiest way to ensure this is to "add" System to your Finders Find table and do a search on gimp . The application runs great on a properly configured and maintained Panther install - so if you are having troubles, it is wity YOU, not the application.  
(Version 2.0.5)

PETER  Sadly, also this release launches and quits immediately.

The console shows the following message:

** (gimp-2.0:2541): WARNING **: Cannot open font file for font Lucida Grande 12

** (gimp-2.0:2541): WARNING **: Cannot open fallback font, nothing to do

I have no idea why. Lucida Grande is properly installed in /Library/Fonts and intact.

Pointers anybody?  
(Version 2.0.5)

ANONYMOUS  I could'a sworn there was a version 2.0.5 previously... Anyway, for those of you experiencing having to click any tool twice to activate it, fire up the terminal and issue the following command:

"defaults write com.apple.x11 wm_click_through -bool true"

Everything between the quotes should be entered as a single line (in case this review post broke what I entered into multiple lines...)

It applies to apps running on Apple's X11 window manager only (quartz-wm?). I do not know of other X11 apps that might have difficulties with this preference change.

Also, I too am plagued by crashes during scroll of the font list. As I upgraded, I will try trashing the .gimp-2 stuff in my home folder and see if it doesn't do better on the subsequent launch...  
(Version 2.0.5)

MACMANX  Release notes for Gimp.app v2.0.5 are here: https://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=104774&release_id=271684  
(Version 2.0.5)

ANONYMOUS  Yes excellent. Always wanted to try the Gimp and wasn't dissapointed.

Only gripe and the reason I don't throw out Photoshop just yet is Gimp's current reliance on X11.

Gimp, like other X11 apps such as OO is blnking SLOW, I'm guessing this is to do with X window emulation and hopefully not bloated layers of code. It seems slow in both the window redraw and in it's filters. However you can't complain it is a nice app, just really needs a solid Aqua version and some better filter previews.  
(Version 2.0.3-2)

ANONYMOUS  I'd like to use this, but it crashes whenever I try to scroll through the list of fonts. Not being able to select a font unfortunately makes this useless to me. Back to fink-installed GIMP 1.2 I go...  
(Version 2.0.3-2)

SERGILLO  It doesn't print, but it's a great free app!!! Thanks to developers!  
(Version 2.0.3-2)

ANONYMOUS  Release notes are available here:

https://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=104774&release_id=255946  
(Version 2.0.3-2)

RICHIE  I've been using Gimp since it was released - was it 1999 or 2000? And when I got my hands on MacOSX, I needed it ASAP. OroborOSX and fink made life easy for me, but less techy friends couldn't be bothered with it. Now, with Apple's X11 and Aaron's binary distribution of Gimp 2, we have a simple solution.

I love the way Gimp's UI doesn't force you to work a certain way, unlike Photoshop (I like to zoom to different levels when I'm cropping, for example). I also love the extensible architecture - script-fu is amazing, if a little hard to use sometimes, but still far easier than Photoshop's plugin SDK!

Gimp doesn't have everything: live previewing is only available with some filters; no life-saver "variations" tool; ultra-basic text, etc. I've also, since version 2.0, had a couple of inexplicable crashes. But its handling of layers, GIFs, and overall workflow speed are what get it lauched far more frequently than Photoshop.  
(Version 2.0.3-1)

UMAROMC  Awesome job! This is great compared to when I first got GIMP up and running on my old BlueG3 with Yellow Dog Linux 2.x on a spare drive and had to download config and compile the damn thing...

Suggestion to downloaders- aleron...  
(Version 2.0.3-1)

ANONYMOUS  The GIMP package is a killer application - it gives you all the power functionality of the high end graphics apps like PS and a steep learning curve for accompaniment. Any PhotoShop user can use this program and anybody just wanting to explore may as well start here and never touch a bloated $xxx package.

fonts and Aqua make a huge difference - this is clearly the one to go for.

Runs much quicker than any other Pro App on older hardware - my Pismo 500 under 10.3.3 suddenly got my interest back!  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

ICHABODVIC  This latest version of GIMP looks great! It is the most "aqua-like" version of GIMP so far. I've used GIMP under X11 since version 1.2.1 and can not get over the fact that it's a FREE application that supports "layering" like Photoshop. Also, this version of GIMP renders faster than previous versions, particularly when it comes to using the Artistic>GIMPressionist filters. Finally, there is no longer a need for a 2 button mouse, as there is now a full menu bar displayed at the top of each image file window.

For those experiencing problems with placing the gimp.app in other folders beside the Applications folder, please check out the README.txt file. My gimp.app is located in Applications>Graphics; it took a while for it to load the first time I launched it, but that was because it was "caching my fonts". (iMac G4 800MHz, 768MB RAM, 10.3.3)  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

ANONYMOUS  works fine but it is so hard to use  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

ANONYMOUS  I wish someone would make a beginner interface for the Gimp. The current one is not very friendly for us graphics noobs who just want to make minor improvements to our pictures.  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

ANOTHERAC  Thanks to the developer for the package, which is now quite mature and solid.

I had the font hang problem with 2.0.0.3 on my MDD G4 dual, but not on my iBook G3. 2.0.0.4 runs on both without any trouble for me. Both machines have 10.3.3.

The Gimp isn't for everyone, but the things it did well are preserved in the 2.x release, and with this package a lot more people will get to try it.   
(Version 2.0.0-5)

YAZARIM  It goes on starting only from Desktop or from "Applications". From any other folder it hangs. Very good software, anyway. Thanks  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

OHWELL  Version 2.0.0-3 is the last version that works on my iBook, OS X 10.3.3... fortunately, and by design i did not trash my working copy.

2.0.0-4 and 2.0.0-5 do not startup for me.  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

ANONYMOUS  the TimeWarner Telecom mirror in Brookfield, WI is currently serving up the file briskly...

11:40pm MDT USA, April 13  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

ANONYMOUS  It's absolutely terrific that this is available. Thanks to the developer for packaging this up for everyone. :)

The only problem that keeps me from giving it the maximum number of stars is that it still won't launch from a volume other than the start up.

Otherwise, great work!!!  
(Version 2.0.0-5)

YAZARIM  Yes, it's really strange that one must put it in the Applications folder, otherwise it hangs (since 2.0.0-3). I do not like to have in the Applications folder things different from the standard ones (the ones which come with the System's installation or with updates). Should I forget about them the day we will have 10.4 and we will be said that a "clean install" is what we really need? The software is really ok, but it was better when I could put it in my "Personal Applications" folder. In any case, thanks again to the programmers  
(Version 2.0.0-4)

PROFAD  Gimp v.2.0.0-3 has a long delay before installing the fonts. This has been traded, in v. 2.0.0-4, for a huge delay before the startup splash. Would you please get rid off these tiny bugs; after all you have created a fantastic application. Quality-wise, not PhotoShop yet, but not too far away either. Budget-wise, who needs PhotoShop at all.  
(Version 2.0.0-4)

JUNPEI  None of the previous .app bundles worked for me, but 2.0.0-4 now does, and it indeed recognizes my fonts perfectly.

It's great that someone took the time to make something like this, as it saves a lot of trouble getting all the necessary things to make Gimp run in X11. It's no Photoshop replacement... but it's free!  
(Version 2.0.0-4)

ANONYMOUS  It works but only if you don't rename the app and leave it in Applications. I don't mind leaving it in Applications but I like to rename it The Gimp 2. Now it is impossible, so I am going back to 2.0.2.  
(Version 2.0.0-4)

DULLSIMMER  Well the font loading problem is fixed but it still won't launch from my "Graphics Programs" folder so put it in my "Applications" folder and put an alias in the other folder...works great but still stange.  
(Version 2.0.0-4)

DULLSIMMER  hmmm...it seems this version is picky about the folder it is lauched from. I have all of my graphic apps in a folder named "Graphics Programs" (who would have guessed that! ;) ). If I launch 2.0.0-3 from this folder it just hangs. If I move it out of this folder to almost any other folder it launches fine (well, it takes a lot longer than 2.0.0-2 due to the font loading issue discussed in a previous comment but it does finally start). This is a great app and I use it a lot on my Linux box. I'm sure that soon it wil be better than anything short of Photoshop.  
(Version 2.0.0-3)

MAX RUEHL  I understand the X11 thing, but why not just create a 'native' MacOSX version of this - what appears to be a great App?

There's other 'native' versions. I really don't understand. I would like to, though.

Could someone explain? No flames please. I really just want to learn something, okay?  
(Version 2.0.0-3)

YAZARIM  This is really strange. Vers 2.0.0-3 does not seem to work, while 2.0.0 and 2.0.0-2 work perfectly. The new version opens, you see its name, but nothing more happens  
(Version 2.0.0-3)

JIM C.  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)

ANONYMOUS  Is this the actual Gimp 2.0 that was just released?  
(Version 2.0.0-2)

ANONYMOUS  Sweet!!! The installer works well, the program has great features, and it's free!!!!

I downloaded at 500Kbps and it took me around a minute...so, why are people complaining about the download?  
(Version 2.0.0-2)

ANONYMOUS  The reston VA mirror does not have this. Why all the problems downloading gimp?  
(Version 2.0.0-2)

ANDY  Suddenly Gimp goes Aqua, hooray!

DL worked fine and fast for me.

  
(Version 2.0.0-2)

LABBY  would be very helpfull if sourceforge could be a bit more operative... this is the second time they put online a broken link... wtf.. what's this mess??

first time was whit vrsion 2.0 and now again no mirrors available....

and when tried earlier this morning i had incredible slow connection.. everywhere i tried.. so thx for thinkin about mac about 2 times year.. and thx again for seeding it so well  
(Version 2.0.0-2)

ASMEURER  can anyone get the help system to work in x11? it won't seem to work in either online or Netscape.   
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  thanks for the link to the download... can't wait to try this out  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  i managed to get it from here:

http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/gimp-app/Gimp-2.0.0.dmg?use_mirror=heanet  
(Version 2.0)

FERNANDO LUCAS  Ahhh damn I was so eager to try this out, I wanna turn my Applications folder into OpenSource/Freeware only applications. I want to use GIMP so badly, and if I can I want to participate in the project too!

Now, when will they (sf.net) fix that link?? :-(  
(Version 2.0)

MACMANX  Almost forgot to add a review. I'm very happy with this release. It's free, easy to install, and runs rather smoothly. If anyone out there is still paranoid about making the switch to PhotoShop CS, I highly recommend that they give this a try.  
(Version 2.0)

MACMANX  The problem is back again, but it's being intermittent. It's on SourceForge's end.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  Link is still broken for me  
(Version 2.0)

MACMANX  The free file is back at http://gimp-app.sourceforge.net/  
(Version 2.0)

JEREMY  Terrifically powerful. If you can get used to the hideous Windows interface, it's well worth using. Spend an hour or two burrowing around in the menus, and you'll find it's even more powerful than you first thought.

The only thing I miss is having a live preview of filter and script effects before they're applied (maybe that's in there somewhere).

Oh, and I read somewhere that you need a three-button mouse. Not so. X11 preferences lets you choose three-button emulation.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  from the developer, back on 17th March:

"I have a self contained application bundle for the gimp on os x... It seems like it would be useful for the greater gimp using community as the current method of getting the gimp on mac is to pay money to the macgimp project or spend three hours compiling with the fink."

So much for the greater good...  
(Version 2.0)

SCOTTM  To all the whiners out there, GPL != Free (as in beer), deal with it.

First, I do not endorse Open OSX's repackaging and exorbitant prices. Methinks they charge WAY too much for providing compiled binaries for folks who do not want to compile the freely available sources.

Please read the GPL before posting. You are permitted by the GPL to charge for distribution of GPL-ed software. Also, if you ask Open OSX to provide the GIMP (or BOCHS, et cetera) sources the MUST do so, or they are in violation of the GPL.

-An open source developer  
(Version 2.0)

AUBREY  That they licence something under the GNU public license and charge for it seems like a violation of that very license.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  Actually, I read a comment (supposedly from the maintainer of Gimp.app) on another site, dated sometime this morning (3/31/04), that the problem was apparently that the page had direct links to the SourceForge download site, and excessive traffic caused the files to be removed/restricted/whatever.

I'm not sure how everything was rerouted to OpenOSX, though.  
(Version 2.0)

ALEX  here's where you can download it:

ftp://ftp.chg.ru/.8/sourceforge/g/gi/gimp-app/Gimp-2.0.0.dmg

up yours openosx.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  Paying for an X11 app, i think that's asking for too much and how has Open OSX contributed to the development of Gimp.app 2.0, 40 dollars for this app is too much  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  Ugh, could this be a dreaded bait-and-switch on us? A little more information as to why the SF project was shut down would be preferable to saying 'now you can have it, now you can't unless you pay'  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  I did a highly scientific (not) examination of the startup time on my aging G4-400MHz machine and found it to be right about 16 seconds. Darn. shouldn't that be 16 nano seconds?

I almost ran out of fingers and toes!  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  GIMP for Mac OS X

i am in two ways about this....

i love the fact that it's very easy installation, but I'm still waiting for a native port.....you know? one that doesn't require X11, but runs native on the system.

either way, its just another step in the right direction :)

the startup time for the app is quite long, so unfortunatly Photoshop CS will still be my primary graphics app, but it's good to keep an old friend installed  
(Version 2.0)

JEFF  For me, it starts up slower than Photoshop does, but it makes up for it in price, ease of use, and capabilities (did I mention price?).

GIMP 2.0 is a huge improvement over 1.2, you won't regret using it. The GUI was re-done, and is much better.

For many, the GIMP is their primary application, and it should be. Not everyone needs every single capability Photoshop has in its bag of tricks, and even if they did, the GIMP most likely has the same tricks up its sleeve. (it's just that people don't realize it). For those who do simple graphics work, for websites, the GIMP is more than enough.

Probably the sleeper app of Open Source, the GIMP doesn't get its proper respect. It's great and under appreciated. The same goes for the X11 implementation on your Apple. Put both of those together, and you have one amazing capability. All for a low cost.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  Works fine (OS 10.3.2). Not as good as Photoshop but it is FREE.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  The author notes in the documents that the app is untested in 10.2.X but it should work. It does not. Running the application causes X11 to start up and then nothing. Attempting to run the gimp binary directly from the terminal gives an error message about missing libraries.

Sadly, it's back to 1.2.X under Fink for Jaguar users.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  Absolutely fantastic. Easy drag n drop installation, too! Don't waste time or money with other GIMP packages; it doesn't get any easier than this.

Lots of useful features, sometimes all I need is GIMP and I can save the launch time of Photoshop. For pre-press work, you need PS, but for simple RGB image color correction, cropping, resizing, etc. it's great.

Nice work!  
(Version 2.0)