Gimp was suggested to me

maisie_1 · **Joined:** Dec 18, 2016 **Posts:** 1

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: New User

Hello - I am a brand new user to Gimp. Can someone let me know if Gimp is both a vector and photo editing software in one?

I would like to make 8 x 10" digital art, that one can print out, sort of like images with different quotes in the middle, so a combination of images and text. I would also like to be able to do different things with text, like have it follow a path, and maybe fill the text with images.

Thanks!

Wallace · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:44 pm **(#2)**

maisie_1 wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: New User

Hello - I am a brand new user to Gimp. Can someone let me know if Gimp is both a vector and photo editing software in one?

I would like to make 8 x 10" digital art, that one can print out, sort of like images with different quotes in the middle, so a combination of images and text. I would also like to be able to do different things with text, like have it follow a path, and maybe fill the text with images.

Thanks!

GIMP is mainly a raster-based graphics editor.
However,
it does offer some path creating ability and text rendering as well.

Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor.
If you're looking for a purely "vector-based" program,
Inkscape would work well for you and also in conjunction with GIMP.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 14730 **Location:** USA

maisie_1 wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: New User

Hello - I am a brand new user to Gimp. Can someone let me know if Gimp is both a vector and photo editing software in one?

I would like to make 8 x 10" digital art, that one can print out, sort of like images with different quotes in the middle, so a combination of images and text. I would also like to be able to do different things with text, like have it follow a path, and maybe fill the text with images.

Thanks!

If you want to do a lot with paths i suggest Ofnuts path files also. His python scripts/filters add a whole new dimension to GIMPs path capabilities.
Just search his tools page here for one you like.
http://gimp-path-tools.sourceforge.net/
And the downloads files list is here.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-p ... s/scripts/

I do also highly recommend Inkscape. Its free open source vector software and very powerful.
Some great tutorials on using Inkscapes tools can be found here.
http://screencasters.heathenx.org/

Artloader · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:29 am **(#4)**

Welcome to GimpChat Maisie_1

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I'm not as knowledgeable in Gimp as others on here but I know you can definitely have your text follow a path.

Happy Gimping!

Nidhogg · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:56 am **(#5)**

You can do basic text/image collages in both applications, Inkscape and Gimp fairly easily.
I´d say it would be little easier to begin with Inkscape, and clipping images inside shapes or text require only one click.
But I hope you fiddle with both great programs, and you will always find help in the forums if You bump to a problem.
Welcome!