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New Inkscape 1.2 Shocks the Internet with Beautiful UI Updates

by Michael Davies | May 15, 2022 | Inkscape, Inkscape Customization, Inkscape News

As a content creator on YouTube focusing primarily on desktop creative software, I've seen tons of user interfaces over the years. There are certainly plenty of creators, developers, users, etc. that have experienced or tested many more software interfaces than I....

Add Strokes to Shapes in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Apr 26, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Help, GIMP Selections, GIMP Tools

In this help article I'll be showing you how to add a stroke to your shapes using a simple, beginner-friendly method. You can watch the video version of this tutorial below, or skip over it for the full help article version available in 30+ languages....

9 Best GIMP Plugins + Addons for 2022

by Michael Davies | Mar 25, 2022 | Best of GIMP, GIMP Customization, GIMP for MAC, GIMP Help, GIMP News, GIMP Tutorials

Hello and welcome to yet another tutorial, my name is Mike Davies, and in this article I’ll be showing you my 9 favorite GIMP Plugins and Addons for 2022. You can watch the video version below, or scroll past it for the full article. https://youtu.be/ejyF9UZbtyk One...

How to install Plugins in GIMP for Windows

by Michael Davies | Feb 14, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Customization, GIMP Help, GIMP Tutorials

In this help article, I’ll be showing you how to install plugins in GIMP. Keep in mind that usually only plugins designed specifically for GIMP are going to work in GIMP. In other words, you can’t simply drag and drop a Photoshop plugin into GIMP and have it work –...

How to Download & Install Inkscape for Windows

by Michael Davies | Feb 7, 2022 | Inkscape, Inkscape Basics, Inkscape Help, Inkscape Tutorials, Uncategorized

In this help article I'll be showing you how to download and install Inkscape - the free vector graphics software - for Windows. You can watch the video version below, or skip over it for the full help article. Let's dive in! https://youtu.be/B6s0YKrOq1U For starters,...

How to Create 3D Text in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Feb 4, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Filters, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Text Effects, GIMP Tutorials

In this help article I'll be showing you a quick and easy beginner-friendly method for creating awesome 3D text using GIMP. GIMP is a free photo editing and graphic design program most similar to Photoshop. You can watch the video version below, or skip over it for...

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