Portable Gimp.app

If you're a Mac user looking for a way to easily carry around the GNU Image Manipulation Program with you on a portable device, Portable Gimp.app may be exactly what you've been looking for. This self-contained application bundle was created by Aaron Voisine and is designed specifically for OS X users.

One of the biggest benefits of Portable Gimp.app is that it's a portable application, meaning you can copy it to any portable device with 165 MB of free space and use it on any Mac OS X computer. This includes everything from portable hard drives and memory cards to USB thumb drives and iPods. You can even install Portable Gimp.app on your internal hard disk if you have the available space.

To install Portable Gimp.app, simply drag the "Portable Gimp.app" folder to your portable device or internal hard disk. Make sure you have at least 125 MB of free space available. Once you've done that, clicking on "Portable Gimp.app" will open up Gimp.app from your portable device. Be patient, as it may take a little while for Gimp to start up.

It's worth noting that Portable Gimp.app requires that either Apple's X11 or XDarwin be installed. Apple's X11 is included in the "Optional Installs" package on the OS X install disk, so make sure you have that installed before attempting to use Portable Gimp.app.

Overall, Portable Gimp.app offers a convenient way to take Gimp.app with you wherever you go. Whether you're a professional graphic designer or just someone who enjoys photo editing as a hobby, if you're a Mac user, Portable Gimp.app may be a useful tool to add to your arsenal.