udontnojak55 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hello Everyone, I recently just purchased a Macbook Pro, and after awhile of messing around with it, I noticed that it doesn't have a default photoshop or picture editing program (unless I'm missing it somewhere :oops: ). So, my question is this: Does anyone know of a free or relatively cheap, yet decent, picture editing program that is compatible with Macbook's? Any help is appreciated and thanks in advance Proudly achieved 99 fletching before the 'string x' optionProudly achieved 99 firemaking before the Grand Exchange was introducedCall me crazy but I alched all the way to 99 magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkmetal Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 http://www.gimp.org/ I've been using it for years. Some of us don't have $9001 to spend on a high-class paint program. *edit*I forgot to add that it's a really nice program, and it's open source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Photoshop is not default anywhere, seeing as it's a separate piece of software that costs around 800$. I second Dirkmetal's post, I've used it for a long time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bfiterpk6 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 ill also recommend gimp. very powerfull considering its free. Whipped up this sig (nothign special i know) in a couple minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udontnojak55 Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 All right thanks for the help everyone, I'm going to give gimp a try and see how it works out Proudly achieved 99 fletching before the 'string x' optionProudly achieved 99 firemaking before the Grand Exchange was introducedCall me crazy but I alched all the way to 99 magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champion Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 GIMP isn't very complicated by any means, but if you'd like to give something else a try, you can look into Paint.net - http://www.getpaint.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Or if you want to spend a bit, you could get Photoshop Elements for $80. I use it, it works great. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 You can edit photos in iPhoto and Aperture but I can't remember if that was just a trial or what. Also note that these programs are just for photo editing (photographyish stuff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udontnojak55 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 GIMP isn't very complicated by any means, but if you'd like to give something else a try, you can look into Paint.net - http://www.getpaint.net/ I looked into this as well but it is only compatible with windows while I'm using a Mac I also should of added in the OP that I'm just looking for basic editing functions, nothing too fancy really. GIMP has been working pretty well for what I'm working on. Also, thanks for the help everyone :thumbsup: Proudly achieved 99 fletching before the 'string x' optionProudly achieved 99 firemaking before the Grand Exchange was introducedCall me crazy but I alched all the way to 99 magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mil Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 There is also Pixelmator ( http://www.pixelmator.com/ ), if you're looking for a cheap alternative to Photoshop. But still, GIMP is free, unless you wish to either get Photoshop or Pixelmator in not-so-legal ways. Now that MacPaint no longer exists, there are alternatives that function in a similar way to Paint on Windows; eg. http://paintbrush.sourceforge.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunfighter Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 GIMP isn't very complicated by any means, but if you'd like to give something else a try, you can look into Paint.net - http://www.getpaint.net/ I looked into this as well but it is only compatible with windows while I'm using a Mac I also should of added in the OP that I'm just looking for basic editing functions, nothing too fancy really. GIMP has been working pretty well for what I'm working on. Also, thanks for the help everyone :thumbsup: Not True! look here http://www.gimp.org/macintosh/ Gimp does need Mac OS X though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 GIMP has to use a utility called X11 to run, so it may be a little slow. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 There is also Pixelmator ( http://www.pixelmator.com/ ), if you're looking for a cheap alternative to Photoshop. But still, GIMP is free, unless you wish to either get Photoshop or Pixelmator in not-so-legal ways. Now that MacPaint no longer exists, there are alternatives that function in a similar way to Paint on Windows; eg. http://paintbrush.sourceforge.net/Yup, I use Paintbrush when GIMP is simply too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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