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GIMP como alternativa Linux ao XnView

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GIMP can replace XnView for users who need more than just viewing and batch conversion, such as advanced editing, layer work, or scripting. It covers most of XnView’s core tasks—format support, batch processing, basic edits, and metadata handling—while adding powerful image manipulation tools. However, it is heavier and less focused on quick viewing or simple organization. It is best for photographers, designers, or hobbyists who already use GIMP for editing and want a single tool for conversion and basic management.

Cobertura de recursos85%
Licença
GPL-3.0+ AND LGPL-3.0+
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Versão mais recente
3.2.6 (10 de setembro de 2026)
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Scene 4 cut 15 of "ZeMarmot" being edited in GIMP. Illustration by Aryeom (CC by-sa 4.0 International)

O que funciona igual

  • Both support over 500 image formats including PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and WebP
  • Both offer batch conversion and renaming
  • Both allow basic edits like crop, rotate, and resize
  • Both can edit metadata such as EXIF, IPTC, and XMP
  • Both run on Linux, Windows, and macOS

O que muda

  • GIMP is a full‑featured editor with layers, brushes, and plugins; XnView is a lightweight viewer/organizer
  • XnView has a dedicated tagging and folder organization UI; GIMP relies on external tools or manual folder management
  • XnView’s batch processing is GUI‑driven and simpler; GIMP requires scripts or plug‑ins for complex batches
  • XnView offers a built‑in thumbnail browser and quick preview; GIMP opens images in separate windows
  • GIMP’s learning curve is steeper; XnView is more approachable for casual users

Abrindo seus arquivos do XnView

GIMP can open most XnView‑handled formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, and PSD. Exporting to XnView‑specific containers (e.g., XnView’s proprietary album files) is not supported. For standard image files, simply open them in GIMP and save or export in the desired format.

Trocando o XnView pelo GIMP, passo a passo

  1. 1. Install GIMP from your distro’s package manager or Flathub.
  2. 2. Open XnView and export any album or tag structure to a simple folder hierarchy if needed.
  3. 3. In GIMP, use the Batch Process dialog (Filters → Batch → Batch Process) or Script‑Fu to convert images to the desired formats.
  4. 4. For metadata editing, use the Metadata dialog (Image → Metadata → Edit) or plug‑ins like ExifTool.
  5. 5. Replace XnView shortcuts with GIMP’s keyboard shortcuts or customize them via Edit → Keyboard Shortcuts.

Principais recursos do GIMP

  • Edição baseada em camadas com máscaras, modos de mesclagem e transparência
  • Motor avançado de pincéis para pintura digital e retoque
  • Suporte a plug‑ins compatíveis com Photoshop (via camadas de compatibilidade)
  • Processamento em lote e scripting com Script-Fu, Python ou GEGL
  • Edição não destrutiva possível via plug‑ins como G'MIC
  • Suporte extensivo a formatos: PNG, JPEG, TIFF, PSD, WebP e mais
  • Interface customizável com painéis ancoráveis e temas
  • Gerenciamento de cores com suporte a perfis ICC

Como instalar o GIMP no 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

Perguntas frequentes

Does GIMP support EXIF editing?

Yes, GIMP can edit EXIF data through the Metadata dialog or external plug‑ins such as ExifTool.

Can I use GIMP for simple image viewing?

GIMP can open images for viewing, but it is not as fast or lightweight as XnView for quick previews.

Is GIMP free to use?

Yes, GIMP is released under GPL‑3.0+ and LGPL‑3.0+ and is free to download and use.

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