Graphics applications

Ubuntu ships with several graphics applications, which you can use to manage and edit your photos and pictures.

GIMP Image Editor

The GIMP Image Editor allows you to edit your photos quickly and easily, whether you want to remove a speck of dust or erase an entire building from the picture! With its large collection of filters, you can also apply fun and artistic effects to your images.

To start the GIMP Image Editor, press ApplicationsGraphicsGIMP Image Editor.

F-Spot Photo Manager

The F-Spot Photo Manager makes organizing your photos easy. You can tag, categorize and sort your photos with the minimum of effort. Whether you want to show your photos in a slideshow or publish them online, F-Spot makes it easy.

To start the F-Spot Photo Manager, press ApplicationsGraphicsF-Spot Photo Manager.

Optional applications

Ubuntu has a wide selection of graphics applications available for you to use. Here are just a few:

  • Inkscape Vector Illustrator - powerful drawing application for creating graphics and artwork

  • Scribus - desktop-publishing (DTP) package, which you can use to produce professional-looking publications

For more information on graphics software available in Ubuntu, please see the Ubuntu community pages.