This guide explains how to install the G'MIC plugin for the GIMP 3.0 series in Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, 24.10, and higher.
G'MIC, which stands for GREYC's Magic for Image Computing, is a popular free open-source image processing software utilized as a plugin for programs like GIMP, Krita, and Photoshop, offering over 600 filters.
The tutorial details the installation process for G'MIC 3.5.3/3.5.4 with GIMP 3.0.x Deb from PPA or the official AppImage.
There are two options provided: installing G'MIC-Qt Plugin via the official .zip Archive or manually building the G'MIC plugin.
For installing via the official archive, steps involve downloading the plugin, extracting, copying to the GIMP plugins directory, installing dependency libraries, and relaunching GIMP.
In case of any crashes, a workaround is suggested for launching GIMP 3.0 via terminal to resolve issues related to the Qt platform.
The article also offers instructions for users on Ubuntu 22.04 to manually build the G'MIC plugin from source due to compatibility issues with the official .zip archive.
This process requires adding the GIMP 3 PPA, installing necessary dependencies, downloading the source tarball, building the G'MIC plugin, and copying it to the GIMP plugins directory.
Although the article is specific to Ubuntu, the principles may be adapted for other Linux distributions as well.
By following these steps, users can enhance their image editing experience with GIMP using the G'MIC plugin's rich set of filters and functionalities.
It's essential to carefully follow each step to ensure a successful installation and integration of the G'MIC plugin with GIMP.