How to install GIMP 2.8.16 (similar to PS software) in Ubuntu 16.04,15.10,14.04

The GIMP Image editor 2.8.16 version was released on its 20 birthday. Here's how to install or upgrade GIMP in ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04 and its derivative versions, such as Linux Mint 17.X/13, Elementary OS Freya.

GIMP 2.8.16 supports layer groups in Openraster files, fixes layer group support in PSD and various user interface improvements, fixes the build system on OSX, and more new changes. Please read the official statement.

GIMP Image Editor 2.8,16

How to install or upgrade:

Thanks to Otto Meier,ubuntu PPA, the latest GIMP package is available for all current Ubuntu versions and their derivative versions.

1. Add GIMP PPA

Open the terminal from the Unity Dash, or open it via the Ctrl+alt+t shortcut key. After it opens it, paste the following command and enter:

1. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp

Add GIMP PPA

Enter your password, the password will not be displayed in the terminal, and then enter continue.

2. Install or upgrade the editor

After the PPA has been added, start software Updater(software Manager in Mint). After checking for updates, you will see a list of the GIMP updates. Click "Install now" to upgrade.

For those who prefer Linux commands, execute the following command sequentially, refresh the repository cache and then install GIMP:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install GIMP

3. (optional) Uninstall

If you want to uninstall or downgrade the GIMP image editor. Remove it directly from the Software center, or run the following command sequentially to clear the PPA and downgrade the software:

1. sudoapt-get install ppa-purge
2. sudo ppa-purge ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp

How to install GIMP 2.8.16 (similar to PS software) in Ubuntu 16.04,15.10,14.04