▲ 25 ▼ A guy tests vibe-coded Adobe app clones and they just work (www.youtube.com) submitted 4 weeks ago by vermaterc@lemmy.ml to c/tech@programming.dev 48 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 30 points 4 weeks ago (24 children) The Gimp: am I a joke to you? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 24 child comments replies: [–] SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 4 weeks ago PhotoPea: If you hate yourself, you can even use me on a phone. permalink fedilink source parent [–] psx_crab@lemmy.zip 10 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Also Krita, pretty good. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago A lot of artists I know use Clip Studio Paint, too. permalink fedilink source parent [–] yuri@pawb.social 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) the last photoshop i used and enjoyed was cs6, and photogimp does everything that did. i’m a big fan. e:a word permalink fedilink source parent [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 4 weeks ago (14 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 14 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago (13 children) I'd say anyone claiming it isn't a viable alternative hasn't touched The Gimp since 1996 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 13 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 weeks ago (7 children) Weird, because I do so multiple times a week permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago (6 children) So why bother if it's not viable? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 weeks ago (5 children) Never said it's not viable It's just not an alternative for Photoshop For super simple stuff is fine, if a little bit cumbersome permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) You literally said that fifty minutes ago. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev -2 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) still can't change text after applying a filter in $current_year permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] boomzilla@programming.dev 4 points 4 weeks ago (3 children) Don't need to apply it. It has got stackable filters now. Individually editable and hideable. Works fine with text. So just confirms my theory that all the haters haven't touched it recently. Just like with Linux (they generally don't distinguish between distributions ofc), when people claim you need the console for everything while you mostly don't need it at all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Cypher@aussie.zone 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Instead of it does it in . Gimp will always be awful because it has never been developed with UX as the priority. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 4 weeks ago They recently started to try improving on that front, so maybe one day? permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev 1 point 3 weeks ago* I use it every few days and tried to do what I just described before posting about it, and was unable to do so. I don't consider that "not having touched it recently." And even if it does do that now on some newer version my distro doesn't have, my thoughts are still the same as others in this thread like the bad UX and many other features photoshop has that gimp doesn't. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Steve@communick.news 13 points 4 weeks ago (3 children) Kinda. I've checked in on Gimp several times over the years. I know it's hard to hear, I'm sorry. You're not Photoshop. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 13 points 4 weeks ago (2 children) Any actual complaints other than the fact that the UI isn't identical? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ThisOne@lemmy.world 14 points 4 weeks ago Agreed. Gimp is fine. Its takes a minute for me to figure out where the thing is I want to do. But after thats its easy. I dont use it (or Photoshop) all that often though. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Steve@communick.news 0 points 4 weeks ago It's been a few years. I can check it out again and make a list, if you'd like. permalink fedilink source parent [–] CoffeeSoldier@sh.itjust.works -1 points 4 weeks ago I'm not mean enough to call you a joke. I have a lot of respect for what you are and what you can do. But you're no Photoshop dear child. I'd still rather pirate than use this vibecode though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 4 weeks ago PhotoPea: If you hate yourself, you can even use me on a phone. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] psx_crab@lemmy.zip 10 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Also Krita, pretty good. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago A lot of artists I know use Clip Studio Paint, too. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago A lot of artists I know use Clip Studio Paint, too. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] yuri@pawb.social 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) the last photoshop i used and enjoyed was cs6, and photogimp does everything that did. i’m a big fan. e:a word permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 4 weeks ago (14 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 14 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago (13 children) I'd say anyone claiming it isn't a viable alternative hasn't touched The Gimp since 1996 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 13 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 weeks ago (7 children) Weird, because I do so multiple times a week permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago (6 children) So why bother if it's not viable? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 weeks ago (5 children) Never said it's not viable It's just not an alternative for Photoshop For super simple stuff is fine, if a little bit cumbersome permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) You literally said that fifty minutes ago. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev -2 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) still can't change text after applying a filter in $current_year permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] boomzilla@programming.dev 4 points 4 weeks ago (3 children) Don't need to apply it. It has got stackable filters now. Individually editable and hideable. Works fine with text. So just confirms my theory that all the haters haven't touched it recently. Just like with Linux (they generally don't distinguish between distributions ofc), when people claim you need the console for everything while you mostly don't need it at all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Cypher@aussie.zone 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Instead of it does it in . Gimp will always be awful because it has never been developed with UX as the priority. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 4 weeks ago They recently started to try improving on that front, so maybe one day? permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev 1 point 3 weeks ago* I use it every few days and tried to do what I just described before posting about it, and was unable to do so. I don't consider that "not having touched it recently." And even if it does do that now on some newer version my distro doesn't have, my thoughts are still the same as others in this thread like the bad UX and many other features photoshop has that gimp doesn't. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago (13 children) I'd say anyone claiming it isn't a viable alternative hasn't touched The Gimp since 1996 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 13 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 weeks ago (7 children) Weird, because I do so multiple times a week permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago (6 children) So why bother if it's not viable? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 weeks ago (5 children) Never said it's not viable It's just not an alternative for Photoshop For super simple stuff is fine, if a little bit cumbersome permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) You literally said that fifty minutes ago. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev -2 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) still can't change text after applying a filter in $current_year permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] boomzilla@programming.dev 4 points 4 weeks ago (3 children) Don't need to apply it. It has got stackable filters now. Individually editable and hideable. Works fine with text. So just confirms my theory that all the haters haven't touched it recently. Just like with Linux (they generally don't distinguish between distributions ofc), when people claim you need the console for everything while you mostly don't need it at all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Cypher@aussie.zone 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Instead of it does it in . Gimp will always be awful because it has never been developed with UX as the priority. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 4 weeks ago They recently started to try improving on that front, so maybe one day? permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev 1 point 3 weeks ago* I use it every few days and tried to do what I just described before posting about it, and was unable to do so. I don't consider that "not having touched it recently." And even if it does do that now on some newer version my distro doesn't have, my thoughts are still the same as others in this thread like the bad UX and many other features photoshop has that gimp doesn't. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 weeks ago (7 children) Weird, because I do so multiple times a week permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago (6 children) So why bother if it's not viable? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 weeks ago (5 children) Never said it's not viable It's just not an alternative for Photoshop For super simple stuff is fine, if a little bit cumbersome permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) You literally said that fifty minutes ago. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago (6 children) So why bother if it's not viable? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 weeks ago (5 children) Never said it's not viable It's just not an alternative for Photoshop For super simple stuff is fine, if a little bit cumbersome permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) You literally said that fifty minutes ago. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 weeks ago (5 children) Never said it's not viable It's just not an alternative for Photoshop For super simple stuff is fine, if a little bit cumbersome permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) You literally said that fifty minutes ago. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) You literally said that fifty minutes ago. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago (3 children) If you read the full sentence, you'll see that I didn't permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago* (2 children) in the category "viable photoshop alternative", yes I like the tool, but anyone claiming that it's a true alternative, hasn't touched photoshop since 1996 Sure, Jan permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent [–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 4 weeks ago It's a viable simple graphics program Not a viable Photoshop alternative permalink fedilink source parent
[–] moth@anarchist.nexus 1 point 4 weeks ago that sentence didn't say what you think it says at all permalink fedilink source parent
[–] refalo@programming.dev -2 points 4 weeks ago (4 children) still can't change text after applying a filter in $current_year permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] boomzilla@programming.dev 4 points 4 weeks ago (3 children) Don't need to apply it. It has got stackable filters now. Individually editable and hideable. Works fine with text. So just confirms my theory that all the haters haven't touched it recently. Just like with Linux (they generally don't distinguish between distributions ofc), when people claim you need the console for everything while you mostly don't need it at all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Cypher@aussie.zone 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Instead of it does it in . Gimp will always be awful because it has never been developed with UX as the priority. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 4 weeks ago They recently started to try improving on that front, so maybe one day? permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev 1 point 3 weeks ago* I use it every few days and tried to do what I just described before posting about it, and was unable to do so. I don't consider that "not having touched it recently." And even if it does do that now on some newer version my distro doesn't have, my thoughts are still the same as others in this thread like the bad UX and many other features photoshop has that gimp doesn't. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] boomzilla@programming.dev 4 points 4 weeks ago (3 children) Don't need to apply it. It has got stackable filters now. Individually editable and hideable. Works fine with text. So just confirms my theory that all the haters haven't touched it recently. Just like with Linux (they generally don't distinguish between distributions ofc), when people claim you need the console for everything while you mostly don't need it at all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Cypher@aussie.zone 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Instead of it does it in . Gimp will always be awful because it has never been developed with UX as the priority. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 4 weeks ago They recently started to try improving on that front, so maybe one day? permalink fedilink source parent [–] refalo@programming.dev 1 point 3 weeks ago* I use it every few days and tried to do what I just described before posting about it, and was unable to do so. I don't consider that "not having touched it recently." And even if it does do that now on some newer version my distro doesn't have, my thoughts are still the same as others in this thread like the bad UX and many other features photoshop has that gimp doesn't. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Cypher@aussie.zone 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 child) Instead of it does it in . Gimp will always be awful because it has never been developed with UX as the priority. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 4 weeks ago They recently started to try improving on that front, so maybe one day? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 4 weeks ago They recently started to try improving on that front, so maybe one day? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] refalo@programming.dev 1 point 3 weeks ago* I use it every few days and tried to do what I just described before posting about it, and was unable to do so. I don't consider that "not having touched it recently." And even if it does do that now on some newer version my distro doesn't have, my thoughts are still the same as others in this thread like the bad UX and many other features photoshop has that gimp doesn't. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Steve@communick.news 13 points 4 weeks ago (3 children) Kinda. I've checked in on Gimp several times over the years. I know it's hard to hear, I'm sorry. You're not Photoshop. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 13 points 4 weeks ago (2 children) Any actual complaints other than the fact that the UI isn't identical? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ThisOne@lemmy.world 14 points 4 weeks ago Agreed. Gimp is fine. Its takes a minute for me to figure out where the thing is I want to do. But after thats its easy. I dont use it (or Photoshop) all that often though. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Steve@communick.news 0 points 4 weeks ago It's been a few years. I can check it out again and make a list, if you'd like. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 13 points 4 weeks ago (2 children) Any actual complaints other than the fact that the UI isn't identical? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ThisOne@lemmy.world 14 points 4 weeks ago Agreed. Gimp is fine. Its takes a minute for me to figure out where the thing is I want to do. But after thats its easy. I dont use it (or Photoshop) all that often though. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Steve@communick.news 0 points 4 weeks ago It's been a few years. I can check it out again and make a list, if you'd like. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ThisOne@lemmy.world 14 points 4 weeks ago Agreed. Gimp is fine. Its takes a minute for me to figure out where the thing is I want to do. But after thats its easy. I dont use it (or Photoshop) all that often though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Steve@communick.news 0 points 4 weeks ago It's been a few years. I can check it out again and make a list, if you'd like. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CoffeeSoldier@sh.itjust.works -1 points 4 weeks ago I'm not mean enough to call you a joke. I have a lot of respect for what you are and what you can do. But you're no Photoshop dear child. I'd still rather pirate than use this vibecode though. permalink fedilink source parent