How to Add Plug-Ins to GIMP

Besides being free, one of the true advantages of GIMP is the ability to download and add plug-ins to modify your software. Like Firefox, GIMP is open source software, and therefore, users can create their own scripts or plug-ins and share those with other users. There is no charge to download plug-ins, although you do have to register if you want to upload a script or plug-in that you developed. Not all plug-ins are worth downloading, but there are thousands, and some will add outstanding functionality to your photo editing software. Read on to find out how to add plug-ins to your Mac.

Instructions

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Download a plug-in that you like. You will find thousands at the GIMP Plug-In Registry page linked in Resources below. The tags will give you some idea of what the plug-in does. Plug-ins are designated by the .SCM file extension. Click on the plug-in link to find out more about the plug-in.

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The detail page will tell you all about what the plug-in does, where it is located and how it is used. It also details the scripting engine used. GIMP uses two types of scripting engines: script-fu and python-fu. Most plug-ins are written in script-fu. Pay attention to the instructions. This plug-in will be found under the COLORS tab. Some will be found under the FILTERS tab or in other locations. Save the ATTACHMENT to download the plug-in.

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The xxx .SCM file needs to be placed in the SCRIPTS folders. This can be found at //user/application support/gimp. All scripts are stored in this folder. If they are not placed in this folder the application will not be able to find them. Where they appear in the program is determined by the plug-in. Some will be under filters, colors or in other locations.

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Once you download a script-fu plug-in, you would think they would all be located under the new SCRIPT-FU tab you now see on your toolbar. This is not necessarily the case. If they are a special effect or tool they will appear under this tab.

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The script-fu Technicolor plug-in, which is displayed here, is a useful tool for CMY/RGB color control. This plug-in will be found under COLORS, not under the script-fu tab. This is clearly explained on the plug-in detail under Step 2, so make sure you read the details on each plug-in. GIMP has a lot of great plug-ins built into the core product; however, you can really expand your software and its capabilities by learning about and using plug-ins. Like Firefox, it makes a great application better through customization.

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Besides being free, one of the true advantages of GIMP is the ability to download and add plug-ins to modify your software. Like Firefox, GIMP is open source software, and therefore, users can create their own scripts or plug-ins and share those with other users. There is no charge to download plug-ins, although you do have to register if you want to upload a script or plug-in that you developed. Not all plug-ins are worth downloading, but there are thousands, and some will add outstanding functionality to your photo editing software. Read on to find out how to add plug-ins to your Mac.

Instructions

1

Download a plug-in that you like. You will find thousands at the GIMP Plug-In Registry page linked in Resources below. The tags will give you some idea of what the plug-in does.

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. Plug-ins are designated by the .SCM file extension. Click on the plug-in link to find out more about the plug-in.
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The detail page will tell you all about what the plug-in does, where it is located and how it is used. It also details the scripting engine used. GIMP uses two types of scripting engines: script-fu and python-fu. Most plug-ins are written in script-fu. Pay attention to the instructions. This plug-in will be found under the COLORS tab. Some will be found under the FILTERS tab or in other locations. Save the ATTACHMENT to download the plug-in.

3

The xxx .SCM file needs to be placed in the SCRIPTS folders. This can be found at //user/application support/gimp. All scripts are stored in this folder. If they are not placed in this folder the application will not be able to find them. Where they appear in the program is determined by the plug-in. Some will be under filters, colors or in other locations.

4




Once you download a script-fu plug-in, you would think they would all be located under the new SCRIPT-FU tab you now see on your toolbar. This is not necessarily the case. If they are a special effect or tool they will appear under this tab.

5




The script-fu Technicolor plug-in, which is displayed here, is a useful tool for CMY/RGB color control. This plug-in will be found under COLORS, not under the script-fu tab. This is clearly explained on the plug-in detail under Step 2, so make sure you read the details on each plug-in. GIMP has a lot of great plug-ins built into the core product; however, you can really expand your software and its capabilities by learning about and using plug-ins. Like Firefox, it makes a great application better through customization.

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