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GIMP, alternative Linux à Microsoft Whiteboard

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GIMP is not a good replacement for Microsoft Whiteboard if you need real-time collaboration or a simple, intuitive digital whiteboard. While it supports freehand drawing, layers, and tablet input, it lacks shared canvases, sticky notes, and real-time syncing. GIMP excels at image editing and digital painting, making it suitable only for users who want a powerful, offline tool for detailed graphics work rather than quick collaboration or brainstorming. For Whiteboard-like functionality, Linux users should consider tools like Xournal++, JupyterLite, or Excalidraw.

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Licence
GPL-3.0+ AND LGPL-3.0+
Prix
Gratuit
Dernière version
3.2.6 (10 septembre 2026)
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Scene 4 cut 15 of "ZeMarmot" being edited in GIMP. Illustration by Aryeom (CC by-sa 4.0 International)

Ce qui fonctionne pareil

  • Supports freehand drawing and handwriting with pressure-sensitive tablets
  • Allows use of layers for organizing content visually
  • Can create large, expandable canvases (though not infinite)
  • Enables text annotations and shape drawing with plugins or tools
  • Offers export options for sharing (PNG, JPEG, PDF via export)

Ce qui change

  • No real-time or multi-user collaboration features
  • No built-in sticky notes or template-based brainstorming tools
  • Steeper learning curve; interface not optimized for quick sketching
  • No native support for syncing or cloud sharing like Whiteboard
  • Lacks gesture support and touch-first design for tablets

Ouvrir vos fichiers Microsoft Whiteboard

GIMP cannot open Microsoft Whiteboard files (.whiteboard or online sessions), as these are proprietary and tied to Microsoft's ecosystem. There is no known converter or plugin to import Whiteboard content directly. You can only manually recreate content in GIMP by exporting images from Whiteboard and importing them as layers. Exporting from GIMP to formats viewable in Whiteboard (like PNG or JPEG) is possible, but without editable layers or annotations.

Passer de Microsoft Whiteboard à GIMP, étape par étape

  1. Export your Whiteboard content as PNG or PDF from Windows or web
  2. Install GIMP on Linux via your package manager or Flathub
  3. Import exported images as new layers in GIMP for reference
  4. Use brushes, text, and shapes to recreate or enhance content
  5. Save final work in PNG, JPEG, or PSD for sharing

Fonctionnalités clés de GIMP

  • Édition par calques avec masques, modes de fusion et transparence
  • Moteur de pinceau avancé pour la peinture numérique et la retouche
  • Prise en charge des plug-ins compatibles Photoshop (via des couches de compatibilité)
  • Traitement par lots et scriptage avec Script-Fu, Python ou GEGL
  • Édition non destructive possible grâce à des plug-ins comme G'MIC
  • Prise en charge étendue des formats : PNG, JPEG, TIFF, PSD, WebP et plus
  • Interface personnalisable avec panneaux ancrables et thèmes
  • Gestion des couleurs avec prise en charge des profils ICC

Installer GIMP sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP
Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install gimp
Debiansudo apt install gimp
Fedorasudo dnf install gimp
Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S gimp
openSUSEsudo zypper install gimp

Questions fréquentes

Can GIMP replace Microsoft Whiteboard for team brainstorming?

No. GIMP has no collaboration features. Use Excalidraw or JupyterLite instead for shared whiteboarding.

Can I use a graphics tablet with GIMP for handwriting?

Yes. GIMP fully supports pressure-sensitive tablets for drawing and handwriting with proper drivers.

Is there a Linux app like Microsoft Whiteboard?

Xournal++ and Excalidraw are closer matches. Xournal++ supports pen input and PDF annotation; Excalidraw offers collaborative diagrams.

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