
But you can decompose the image into separate compontents, process them and re-compose them back. See how to reate an oil painting from a photo in Gimp and Sketch effect.Ĭurrent version of Gimp (2.10) doesn't support color spaces different from RGB (e.g. I never use them, but there are many filters like this and tutorials how to do it manually. transforming the picture so it looks like a painting. There is also a special Foreground Select tool.Īnd tools to transform a pictures completely, e.g. Yes, there are several ways to remove or replace background. Also quality resizing, rotation, perspective correction etc.Īnd also have tools to merge new backgrounds Fix colors? - check (not the strongest side of Gimp, though, it's better to have a RAW file around). Denoise? - check (not the best in the world, but Wavelet denoise is very usable). Sharpen? - check (see Unsharp mask and Refocus, edge only sharpening is also available). Levels, curves, brightness, contrast? - yes, Gimp can do it.

What I am trying to do: Ideally I would like to manipulate pictures to enhance them, Also even if it may sound unexpected, I like the interface of some of its tools (e.g.
