![]() ![]() In which case you open the RAW file and GIMP opens DarkTable. To get your files into the GIMP you have two choices: However, you cannot go directly from DarkTable into the GIMP as an external editor. In which case you load your photos into it, manage and edit them, changes are non-destructive and stored in a. DarkTableĭarktable seems to have the most press right now, at least in searches and YouTube videos. Once you have loaded one of these you are ready to get going with the GIMP using RAW files. ![]() This article by Davies Media explains about both programs and how to link them to GIMP. They each work differently in how they interface with the GIMP. They are both easy to use, quite powerful, and can make photos look very good…even if you never open the GIMP at all. Because they have different de-mosaicking method options and use different algorithms for many processes so can result in a different look. Right now, I am preferring RAW Therapee, but I will sometimes try out both of them on a photo I really want to have turn out well. There are several options, but I have experience with only two of them, RAW Therapee and DarkTable. Most RAW converters have good tools to do exposure, detail and color adjustments as well. The tasks that need to happen between RAW files out of the camera and the GIMP are de-mosaicking and applying lens adjustments. You need to use a RAW file converter before the GIMP can open the files. If you shoot RAW files then you need to do a bit more. ![]() If you shoot jpg files you can load them directly into the GIMP, and you are good to go. ![]() You can download the GIMP from After download open the installer file and it will run an installation wizard. This is just to give you enough information that you can quickly get going with the GIMP to be able to follow instructions in various how-to posts (like the ones to create a transparent fuzzy border or a twirled effect). The purpose of this is not to reinvent the wheel, there are thousands on YouTube about how to do these things, if you need more detail. ![]()
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