Gimp or the GNU Image Manipulation Program is a software that enables its user to retouch, edit and manipulate photos or image. Many of our previous posts are into tutorials for Photoshop… To spice things up a bit and to stir the usual offerings, we bring you 40+ Excellent GIMP tutorials . These tutorials are of different variety, so it is advisable to read through the article to ensure that you haven’t missed any useful technique that may help you in your designs. For future reference, you can also bookmark this post just in case you forgot something.

This collection was created in response by the request of our readers. If you are thinking about learning Gimp, read through this tutorial for tips and techniques by avid gimp users. To designers who are already using this type of software, well… you may pick new techniques by browsing through this post. Enjoy!

Authentic Vintage Effect

The tutorial teaches you to create the vintage effect in Gimp.

Realistic Snow

Here’s a video tutorial in creating snow effect in Gimp.

Abstract Wave Effect

This tutorial illustrates in creating abstract wave effect.

Resizing Fade Effect

Technique in resizing and fading effect is given in this tutorial.

Smelting Text / Creating Blood Text

Learn new techniques in creating blood text in this tutorial.

Creating Liquid Fire

In this tutorial, an illustration of creating liquid fire is discussed.

How to Create a Cool Fire Explosion with Gimp

Here’s a tutorial in creating fire explosion with gimp.

Transparent Glass Lettering

Learn to create glass lettering in Gimp through this tutorial.

Lineart Tutorial for GIMP

The tutorial is on creating lineart in Gimp.

Gimp Tutorial: Awesome Bokeh Effect in Gimp

Create bokeh effects in Gimp through this tutorial.

Creative Composition

The tutorial is on creating photo-manipulation using an eye stock.

Creating Fireball and Explosion effect in Gimp

Learn new tips in creating fireball and explosion effects in Gimp.

Make an Extremely Real Letter in GIMP – Based on a Photoshop Tutorial

This tutorial is on creating realistic letters in Gimp.

Creating a Vista-like Wallpaper

In this tutorial, a discussion on creating vista-like wallpaper is illustrated.

Gimp Tutorial- Easy Sig

A new set of techniques in gimp tutorial effects are listed below.

Designing iPod Touch in Gimp!

Create your own iPod in Gimp.

Colourful Glowing Text Effect

This tutorial is on creating glowing text effects in Gimp.

Cool Circle Light Effect in Gimp

Learn these techniques in creating light effects in Gimp.

Make Your Photo Look Like a Hollywood Movie

The tutorial is on creating a photo which looks like in a Hollywood setting.

Face in Coin – Sara the Princess

This tutorial illustrates creating a face in a coin using Gimp.

Flame Abstract Tutorial

Create a flame abstract through this tutorial.

Glow Effect

In this tutorial, you will be guided in creating glow effects in Photoshop.

Neon Lights Tutorial

Learn to create neon lights through this tutorial.

Gold Text Effect

The tutorial will guide you to create gold text effect.

Round Web 2.0 Button with a Metal Ring

Here’s a new set of techniques for GIMP tutorials.

Gimp Tutorial – Soft Shading

This tutorial discusses on creating soft shades.

Painting A Peacock

In this tutorial, a peacock is created through Gimp.

Split-toning in GIMP

Here is a tutorial on split toning in Gimp.

Mac style Wallpaper

Learn to create mac style wallpaper in Gimp through this tutorial.

Recoloring Eyes for Gimp

The tutorial is on recoloring the eyes in Gimp.

Gimp Cool Shapes Effect Tutorial

Create various shapes in Gimp through this tutorial.

Fancy Glow Effects in Gimp

Another tutorial in creating glowing effects in Gimp is discussed here.

3D Realistic Looking Rubik’s Cube in Gimp (with video)

Learn to create the rubik’s cube through the techniques in this tutorial.

The Ultimate Gimp Planet Tutorial

The tutorial is on creating a planet in Gimp.

Contaminated Effect

This tutorial is on creating contaminated effect in Gimp.

Vintage look in Gimp

Create your own vintage image in Gimp using this tutorial.

Fun with Light

In this tutorial, an illustration on utilizing light effects in Gimp is discussed.

Leopard’s Aurora Borealis Wallpaper in GIMP

Here is another tutorial in creating wallpapers in Gimp.

Cool Typography Design Poster in Gimp

The tutorial illustrates creating typography design in gGmp.

MSNBC Style Effect

New techniques on creating a different text effect is discussed in this tutorial.

Splash Screen: Create a Colorful Stream of Light with Particles

The tutorial is on creating colorful stream of light in Gimp.