PhotoGIMP

In the eventuality that you are using GIMP for your photo editing needs, but you are not too happy with the interface, then PhotoGIMP might be the solution you are looking for. As the name suggests, the idea behind this patch is to provide you a fresh and sleek interface that emulates the notorious Photoshop.

It is important to note that the patch solely works with the flatpak version for GIMP 2.10+.You need to make sure that you install the latest version of GIMP using Flatpak. On a side note, you can find it either via the terminal - using flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP as command - or the Package Manager from AppCenter.

Not only will you be enjoying a modern interface, but the idea behind the patch is to enable you to change GIMP's default shortcuts to match those of Photoshop. The direct advantage here is that if you have been using both or just switched to the open-source editing tool, then you no longer need to relearn all the shortcuts and can work with it efficiently.

Since this is a patch for GIMP, it goes without saying that you need to have the application installed on your computer. The setup of the patch is not an installation per se, but rather you need to decompress the archive on your /home/$USER folder and overwrite all files included. In case you want to preserve the GIMP icon and name, then make sure to only overwrite the /var folder to the home directory.

Granted, Photoshop surely has its reputation among professionals and for good reasons. From the complex layer support and the reliable spot removal tool to quality skin tone corrections and teeth whitening with a single click, there are numerous advantages. On the other hand, if finances, computer resources and space are an issue, then GIMP is certainly a good alternative to try.

The good news is that in the end, thanks to PhotoGIMP maybe you don't even need to consider the pros and cons and make a choice, as it gives the looks and feels of Photoshop on GIMP.