GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is an open-source image editing and manipulation software. It is one of the most popular graphics editing software and is used by photographers and graphic designers for editing and retouching photos and creating digital art. GIMP is free to use and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.

Here at Ibmi Media, we will show you how to install GIMP on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04.

Requirements:

• A running Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04 system.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Let's get started...

1. Updating Ubuntu

Before we can install GIMP, it is recommended to update Ubuntu to ensure that all the software packages are up to date. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ sudo apt update

2. Installing Install GIMP on the system

a. Install GIMP via APT Default Method

The easiest and fastest way to install GIMP is via APT default method. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ sudo apt install gimp

This will install the latest version of GIMP.

b. Install GIMP via APT with Launchpad PPA

If you want to install the latest version of GIMP, you can use the Launchpad PPA. To do this, open the terminal and run the following commands:

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install gimp

c. Install GIMP via APT with Flatpak

If you want to install the latest version of GIMP, you can use Flatpak. To do this, open the terminal and run the following commands:

$ sudo apt install flatpak
$ flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
$ flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP

Troubleshooting GIMP Flatpak Installation issues

If you are having issues with the flatpak installation, you can try using the command line to install GIMP. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ flatpak install --from https://flathub.org/repo/appstream/org.gimp.GIMP.flatpakref

How to Launch GIMP Application on Ubuntu ?

Once GIMP is installed, you can launch it from the terminal using the following command:

$ gimp

You can also launch it from the application menu by searching for Gimp and click it to open.

How to Update GIMP on Ubuntu ?

If you want to update GIMP to the latest version, you can use the APT default method. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt upgrade gimp

You can also use the flatpak version to update GIMP. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ flatpak update org.gimp.GIMP

How to Remove ( Uninstall ) GIMP from Ubuntu ?

If you want to remove (uninstall) GIMP, you can use the APT default method. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ sudo apt remove gimp

You can also use the flatpak version to remove GIMP. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ flatpak uninstall org.gimp.GIMP

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