Linux - SoftwareThis forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
Symbols are better created with a drawing editor like Inkscape. The difference is that a drawing editor is based on vectors, whereas an image editor is based on pixels. Vectors aren't tied to a specific resolution.
Ed
Drawing
Description: simple drawing application for the GNOME desktop
Drawing is a simple image editor similar to MS Paint and designed
for the GNOME desktop environment. It includes a set of image
manipulation tools for every day basic image editing needs.
Photoflare
Description: Simple but powerful Image Editor
PhotoFlare is an effort to bring quick, simple but powerful image editing to
the masses. PhotoFlare is inspired by the image editor PhotoFiltre which is
available only on another OS. PhotoFlare is designed for beginner users with
the aim to give them a tool easy to learn and use.
mtpaint
Description: painting program to create pixel art and manipulate digital photos
mtPaint is a free, open source graphic editing program which uses the GTK+
toolkit.
It is geared towards creating indexed palette images and pixel art.
Pinta
Description: Simple drawing/painting program
Pinta is an easy to use drawing/editing program. Its goal is to
provide a simplified experience for casual users.
.
Features include:
- Adjustments (Auto level, Black and White, Sepia, …)
- Effects (Motion blur, Glow, Warp, …)
- Multiple layers
- Unlimited undo/redo
- Drawing tools (Paintbrush, Pencil, Shapes, …)
Just search your distros repos, there should be a lot of graphical image tools.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.