How To Install GIMP On Ubuntu (Software Center Or Terminal)

A while back decided to pull gimp out of the default install to make sure the install .ISO file would fit on a cd. You now need to install this if you would like to take advantage of this great tool.

We will look at two methods on how to install gimp on ubuntu. Method one will be with the ubuntu software center in Ubuntu Unity. The second method will be to install it with a command in a terminal . They both accomplish the same thing so the choice is up to you what method you would like to use.

 

 

 

Install Gimp With The Ubuntu Software Center:

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Click on the Ubuntu Icon, located in the upper left hand corner.

 

 

 

 

Click on More Apps

 

 

 

 

Seach for Gimp

 

 

 

 

Click On GIMP Image Editor

This will bring you into the software center on the install page for GIMP.

Click on Install

 

 

 

 

Enter your password

 

 

 

 

Wait for the the application to finish installing

Click on the Ubuntu icon again and search for GIMP

 

 

 

 

You should now see the application and be able to launch it.

 

 

 

How To Install GIMP On Ubuntu With A Command In The Terminal:

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Open A terminal

Note: If you need help on how to open a terminal for your desktop enviorment please visit one of the following links:

Type the following command:

sudo apt-get install gimp

 

 

 

 

Enter your password

 

 

 

Hit Y to confirm installing GIMP and its dependancies

 

 

 

 

Wait for it to finish installing,

 

 

 

 

Launch the application to test it out.

 

 

Hope You found the helpful!