TLDR
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PhotoGIMP is a config-file patch for GIMP 3.0+ that remaps shortcuts, tool layout, and UI to match Adobe Photoshop conventions.
Key Takeaways
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Patch overwrites
shortcutsrc, toolrc, sessionrc, gimprc, and related files in GIMP’s config directory; brushes, fonts, and plugins are untouched.
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Photoshop keyboard shortcuts follow Adobe’s official Windows documentation; tool panel order mirrors Photoshop positions.
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Supports Linux (Flatpak or native), Windows (manual or
choco install photogimp), and macOS via config folder replacement.
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Requires GIMP 3.0+; incompatible with GIMP 2.x due to config format changes between major versions.
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Uninstall is clean: delete the
3.0 config folder and GIMP regenerates defaults on next launch.
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