Photoshop vs GIMP: the Difference Between the Two Powerful Photo Editors
Which is the right photo editor for you? Ask someone to name a photo editor, and it's likely that Photoshop will be the name that leaves their lips. Such is the power of Adobe's image manipulation software that it has not only become an industry-standard tool, but it has also become a verb – much to the chagrin of Adobe. With nearly 30 years of history behind it, Photoshop has grown immensely, and there really is little it can't do in the right hands. But while the software is almost unbelievably powerful, it is not necessarily for everyone. GIMP is frequently touted as the free alternative to Photoshop, but does it really stand up to this comparison? We compare the two programs to find out. GIMP vs Photoshop: the basics There are a couple of hurdles to overcome if you want to get on the Photoshop wagon, and the first is the price. This is not a cheap piece of software by any stretch of the imagination; it is a professional-level tool, and it has a price tag t