GIMP versus Pixia and Rahman (WinXP)

[Franklin]

Can anyone comment on how the Gimp (on WinXP) compares to other free
photo editing applications like Pixia or Rahman Imager Basic.


I am wary of code ported to Windows because some apps don't always
install & work as smoothly as they could do. (eg Cygwin)

 

[Vegard Krog Petersen]

Rahman Imager Basic.

OT. Shareware.

 

[CHarneyCHRIS]

use pixia,the gimp feels old and it is a pain to use.

 

[NoWhereMan]

use pixia,the gimp feels old and it is a pain to use

Pixia is much more unstable - I tried it for while and in it often
crashed...
GIMP is much more more difficult to handle. If the probelm is the look, try
the new version, and the new gtk, which use exactly the same look&feel of
your actual win theme. (I tried, it's greate)

If you're looking for a free software with the same power (and difficulty)
of Photoshop, GIMP is the choice.
If you need an "advanced Paint with layers & filters", consider Pixia (hey,
I'm not saying it sucks, it is just easier )

 

[Rod]

Pixia is much more unstable - I tried it for while and in it often
crashed...
GIMP is much more more difficult to handle. If the probelm is the
look, try the new version, and the new gtk, which use exactly the same
look&feel of your actual win theme. (I tried, it's greate)

If you're looking for a free software with the same power (and
difficulty) of Photoshop, GIMP is the choice.
If you need an "advanced Paint with layers & filters", consider Pixia
(hey, I'm not saying it sucks, it is just easier )

Or you could try Photoplus 5.5 (last freeware version), if you want to try
another "advanced Paint with layers & filters"

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/serif/ph/ph5/index.asp

Registration required, but in about two years I've still not received one
single email and/or spam from them.

 

[Franklin]

Or you could try Photoplus 5.5 (last freeware version), if you
want to try another "advanced Paint with layers & filters"

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/serif/ph/ph5/index.asp

Registration required, but in about two years I've still not
received one single email and/or spam from them.

I will check it out. Thanks.

BTW consider using mailinator.com for those registration emails.

 

[Franklin]

OT. Shareware.

Oops. My mistake.