Quick Answer: How Do I Edit a Picture in Linux?
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How do I edit a picture in Ubuntu?

Using the GIMP Image Editor

  1. Open the photo you want to resize in the GIMP Image Editor.
  2. Press Image -> Scale Image…
  3. Adjust the Width or Height as appropriate. …
  4. Under Quality, change the Interpolation to Cubic (Best). …
  5. Press Scale to resize the photo.
  6. Press File -> Save As… …
  7. Press Save to save the resized photo.

Is Linux good for photo editing?

Photo management applications in Linux

In Linux, Shotwell is the most popular photo management these days. It is the default applications in various Linux distributions, Ubuntu being one of them. Unlike GIMP, Shotwell is lightweight but offers very basic editing features. One good alternative to Shotwell is gThumb.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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