GIMP

Editor's Review

Dive into the world of professional image editing with GIMP, now available on your Android device! 📱 This isn't just a watered-down version; it's the full-fledged GNU Image Manipulation Program, meticulously adapted to run seamlessly on your phone or tablet. 🎨 Whether you're a seasoned photographer, a graphic designer, or just someone who loves to tinker with images, this app brings a wealth of features right to your fingertips. 🌟

GIMP is packed with so many features that listing them all would be a Herculean task! 💪 From basic photo retouching to complex image composition, it has everything you'd expect from a top-tier image editing suite. 🖌️ If you're curious about the specifics, head over to the GIMP website (https://www.gimp.org/about/introduction.html) for an exhaustive overview. ℹ️

Using GIMP on Android takes a little getting used to, but once you master the controls, you'll be flying! 🚀 Here’s a quick rundown: tap with one finger for a left click, slide one finger to move the mouse, and pinch to zoom. For panning, press and hold with one finger and slide. Scroll with two fingers, and bring up the keyboard by tapping the screen and selecting the keyboard icon. Right-clicking is as easy as tapping with two fingers! 🖱️ You can even adjust the desktop scaling via the Android notification settings, but remember to restart the app for the changes to take effect. ⚙️

Accessing your files is a breeze, with convenient links in your home directory (/home/userland) to your Documents, Pictures, and more. 📁 No need to mess around with importing or exporting! If you're on a budget or can't justify the cost, you can also run GIMP through the UserLAnd app. 💰

Licensing-wise, this app is released under GPLv3, and the source code is available on GitHub (https://github.com/CypherpunkArmory/gimp). 📜 The icon, featuring Wilber, the GIMP mascot, is derived from a Creative Commons by-sa 3.0 vector image by Jakub Steiner. 🐧 It's important to note that this app is an independent adaptation and not directly created by the main GIMP development team. 🎉

Features

• Full-featured GNU Image Manipulation Program

• Professional photo and image editing

• Android interface adaptations

• Access to files from Android directories

• Links to Documents, Pictures, etc.

• Desktop scaling settings available

• Released under GPLv3 license

• Adapted to run Linux version on Android

Pros

• Full-featured image manipulation on your device

• Professionally supported GIMP experience

• Access files directly from Android directories

• No need to import or export files

• Alternative to paying for the app: UserLAnd

Cons

• Requires learning Android-specific controls

• May be easier to use on a tablet with a stylus