Best graphics programs for Mac

MacBoy1995 · MacBoy1995 #1 (**permalink**)

04-16-2008, 05:32 AM

I have just brought a new Macbook (before on windows XP) and I want to install a graphics program like gimp.
Can you please tell me what is the best free graphics program for macintosh?

thanks,

But it has to be free

goobimama · goobimama #2 (**permalink**)

04-16-2008, 05:56 AM

A lot of people use Pixelmator, the cheap alternative to Photoshop. Not sure about free stuff though. If you are comfortable with Gimp, you can install that as well.

Discerptor · Discerptor #3 (**permalink**)

04-16-2008, 11:08 AM

Given your conditions, it would have to be Gimp. The easiest way to install it on Mac OS X is found here:

http://darwingimp.sourceforge.net/

Have fun. Just be sure you have the latest X11 installed (which you should if you're using OS X 10.5.2 like the new computers come with).

Murlyn · Murlyn #4 (**permalink**)

04-16-2008, 02:05 PM

Yep only Gimp as far as I am aware...

ogacon · ogacon #5 (**permalink**)

04-16-2008, 02:09 PM

Photoshop like program

similar thread, and a few suggestions. But mainly Gimp is what people are saying for free graphics software.

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MacBoy1995 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 14, 2008 Location: England, UK Posts: 42 Mac Specs: MacBook Air '13, Mid 2011, 128GB	04-16-2008, 05:32 AM I have just brought a new Macbook (before on windows XP) and I want to install a graphics program like gimp. Can you please tell me what is the best free graphics program for macintosh? thanks, But it has to be free
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goobimama #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	04-16-2008, 05:56 AM A lot of people use Pixelmator, the cheap alternative to Photoshop. Not sure about free stuff though. If you are comfortable with Gimp, you can install that as well.
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