How to Install GIMP on Linux Using the Snap Package and Flatpak

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a popular open-source image editing software that can be used for various purposes such as photo editing, graphic design, and more. Installing GIMP on Linux systems has become easier with the introduction of the Snap package manager and Flatpak repository. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing GIMP using these two methods.

Install GIMP Using the Snap Package

To install GIMP using the Snap package, follow these steps:

1. Add the Flatpak repository to your system by running the command: `$ flatpak remote-add -if-not-exists flathub`

2. Install the 'Flatpak plugin support' for Gnome Software Center to find the Flatpak version package directly from Software Center.

3. Update your repository and install Flatpak by invoking the command: `sudo apt install gnome-software-plugin-flatpak`

Once you have followed these steps, you can run the below command to install GIMP on any Linux distribution:

`$ flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP`

After installation, you can run GIMP from your app manager.

Install GIMP Using Flatpak

To install GIMP using Flatpak, follow these steps:

1. Check if Flatpak is installed on your system by running the command: `flatpak --version`. If it's not available, install it manually.

2. Install GIMP from the official repository by running the command: `$ flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP`

Using Flatpak to install GIMP has several advantages. One of the key benefits is that you will always have the latest version of GIMP installed on your system.

In this article, we have discussed how to install GIMP on Linux systems using the Snap package and Flatpak repository. Both methods are easy to follow and require minimal technical expertise. We recommend using Flatpak to install GIMP for its ease of use and ability to provide the latest version of the software.

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