Inkscape vs GIMP: Complete Comparison for New Users

Deciding when to use Inkscape vs GIMP is a common dilemma a lot of new designers find themselves in, but they’re both very different tools. In this post I’ll be comparing both applications and going over what their intended uses are.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Want to learn more about how GIMP works? Check out The GIMP Series - a comprehensive collection of over 60 videos where I go over all of the major tools, features and functions in GIMP and explain what they are and demonstrate how they work. Learn more here: logosbynick.com/gimp/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Raster vs vector graphics
02:45 About GIMP
03:31 Common uses for GIMP
05:06 Disadvantages of using GIMP
06:07 About Inkscape
06:52 Common uses for Inkscape
08:42 Disadvantages of using Inkscape
09:32 Which should you use?
Credits:
Credit to Davies Media Design, be sure to check out his video on Inkscape vs GIMP as well: • GIMP vs Inkscape | Beg...
Image of Spencer Kimball via Cockroach Labs on Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer...)
Image of Peter Mattis via Cockroach Labs on Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_M...)
Screenshot of Sodipodi via User:AVRS on Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodipod...)
Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission

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  • @Ali_Aquiles
    @Ali_Aquiles3 жыл бұрын

    So both of them complete each other

  • @dlux1867

    @dlux1867

    26 күн бұрын

    The best free adobe cloud

  • @evionlast
    @evionlast3 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite design channel for practical examples, Nick is a great tutor and I have found that in every video upload there's an useful piece of information whether a tip on a keyboard shortcut or an entirely new workflow. The videos are very informative and high quality, shootout for the dedication 🎉

  • @apatkany49
    @apatkany493 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is a huge help for me. I have very... limited equipment for photomanipulation. It's only a hobby I usually use GIMP for making semi-shitty book covers. But I wanted to improve so I started to watch tutorials and the ones I found on this channel had helped me the most. Thanks for it. Soooooo now I realized I kinda need GIMP and Inkscape as well. For the titles and some cover-styles Inkskape seems as a better option. I have some videos to binge through... And Nick keep up the good work! Your content can save life and some RAM on weak notebooks. Thanks for the help again and cheers from Hungary!

  • @rumsdums5274
    @rumsdums52743 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the intro song and the way you start Nick! Very informative video by the way.

  • @fightingstrawberry4964
    @fightingstrawberry49643 жыл бұрын

    Your channel has been a huge help to me, thanks!

  • @SteveInQLD007
    @SteveInQLD0073 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nick, just letting you know you're my go-to Gimp tutor! Everything is well explained and easy to follow and I've been able to go from a Gimp Noob to somewhat reasonable all because of your lessons - thanks man and keep up the good work!

  • @xDiaz103
    @xDiaz1033 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nick! Been watching your videos for over a year yesterday finally decided to enroll in the premium complete bundle for half the price!. Really excited to learn from the master himself 🙏🏼

  • @danieltellez835
    @danieltellez8352 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Man! I appreciate the time that you invest to make the differences between programs this clear so we can choose.

  • @Robm19551
    @Robm195513 жыл бұрын

    I've watched most of your Gimp videos, and found them very useful, as is this. I've never looked into Inkscape. I wasn't even aware, it was free. Thanks for that.

  • @CamperJohn
    @CamperJohn3 жыл бұрын

    Great video...exactly what I was looking for. Very well explained and easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to post.

  • @damofx
    @damofx3 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel Nick and your content is amazing. Will definitely be doing some of your courses this year

  • @Knoight
    @Knoight3 жыл бұрын

    You are such an inspiration to me for my antique laptop! And you've made my life easy. Please create a tutorial on making grids on inkscape for icon design

  • @shater1164
    @shater11643 жыл бұрын

    Would you guys love to see the collaboration between Nick and David? A : YES!

  • @sonyaharris4651
    @sonyaharris46513 жыл бұрын

    Such a timely video for me, thank you!!!

  • @hadafoxer9563

    @hadafoxer9563

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful thanks for sharing 😇💜...

  • @OfficialOffsideBall
    @OfficialOffsideBall3 жыл бұрын

    Brother why you are so underrated only 238k subs you should have gained millions now😟😟😟😟😔😔 Love your tutorials.brw

  • @decalpals8496
    @decalpals84963 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Nick. As always, excellent job of explaining these two awesome software applications.

  • @Polaris5664
    @Polaris56642 жыл бұрын

    Was going to use GIMP to replicate vector graphics, you saved me TONS of fustrations! I cannot thank you enough!

  • @GaDawg84
    @GaDawg843 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all of your videos. I just started learning graphic design and your videos are awesome

  • @MyCrystalPlaid
    @MyCrystalPlaid4 ай бұрын

    I've taken rudimentary classes for both GIMP and Inkscape, but this is the first time someone has clearly explained the difference between raster and vector graphics in a way that was useful, and that I could fully understand and may actually be able to remember! Thank you!

  • @muhammadshakeelansari6719
    @muhammadshakeelansari67193 жыл бұрын

    Your explanations were so smooth. Thank you soooo much!!!

  • @mattbabcock9417
    @mattbabcock94173 жыл бұрын

    I wondered what Inkscape was for, and if I needed to learn it too. Graphics and graphics design is a real struggle for me and your videos really help.

  • @kendallemory8455

    @kendallemory8455

    3 жыл бұрын

    Inkscape really comes in handy when creating the vector files you'd want to use with 3d design programs, 3d printing, and laser cutting. I use both programs in my workflow.

  • @SlayerQc93
    @SlayerQc933 жыл бұрын

    There's not a single videos on this channel that is not worth watching! Nick ; you are a true hero !

  • @GaurAV90855
    @GaurAV908553 жыл бұрын

    Your inkscape tutorials are best❤️

  • @wealthwithathena
    @wealthwithathena Жыл бұрын

    I just finished Nick's Inkscape course (awesome and highly recommended), and my last question to him was about the differences between the two programs. This video answered all my questions. Thanks Nick, see you soon in your GIMP course :)

  • @kellingc
    @kellingc3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for putting this information out there. Another thing I find lacking in my abilities to see the shapes. For example, the part where the pumpkin stem was being composed - I would have never thought to use the circles to create the negative space on the rectangle. I would be sitting there trying to use a curve tool to crop out the shape I was looking for. I've come to the conclusion I am very technically orientated, and provide and use tools to accomplish something. However, my artistic side is under developed and trying to figure out how to create an image that I'm thinking of is not a process I'm used to.

  • @LogicBob
    @LogicBob3 жыл бұрын

    This is such a great channel. Thanks for making this content Nick. 🥰

  • @ElimRawne
    @ElimRawne3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice explanation. Here's a bitmap and vector *Thanks* for you!

  • @Filiaris1
    @Filiaris13 жыл бұрын

    You literally compared successfully apples with pears! This video is great, thank you

  • @MicroRotors
    @MicroRotors3 жыл бұрын

    A great comparison of the two programs. Thank You!

  • @hjmack7388
    @hjmack73883 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastically useful! Wow - off to buy your master course bundle!!

  • @williamdoeksen1870
    @williamdoeksen1870 Жыл бұрын

    This help is amazing. I am grateful to you Nick.

  • @jackyrachman233
    @jackyrachman2333 жыл бұрын

    I learned a lot from this channel, thank you Nick

  • @rookieillustration
    @rookieillustration2 жыл бұрын

    The software I learned basic and know the tools are Photoshop and Illustration but as the high cost to use them I cut Illustration and keep Photoshop. I am learning to use Inkscape. I learned many new things from your video, thank you

  • @SalsaBro
    @SalsaBro3 жыл бұрын

    I liked this video before I even watched it! Nick is the man 🙌 thank you

  • @spacewargamer4181
    @spacewargamer41813 жыл бұрын

    This video is so good...finally someone explains it in a way that even a layman can understand

  • @ondiseen1682
    @ondiseen16823 жыл бұрын

    Good as always. Keep up the good work.

  • @cruxcrew-international6664
    @cruxcrew-international66643 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nick , never realise how powerful is GIMP

  • @freeelectron8261
    @freeelectron82613 жыл бұрын

    Checked out LBN years ago - nice to see Nick's still going strong!

  • @MindNot
    @MindNot3 жыл бұрын

    Very good Video. Now I'm gonna install both of them

  • @MarcMcRae
    @MarcMcRae3 жыл бұрын

    VERY cool video share, useful and to the point. Thank you.

  • @venkataraghavansolium5423
    @venkataraghavansolium54232 жыл бұрын

    Excellent details and explanation. To top it great illustration to match the explonations.

  • @RKV1700
    @RKV17003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this vid love your work

  • @ronniekoomba922
    @ronniekoomba9223 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Thank you. Now it's time to be overwhelmed again learning Inkscape lol.

  • @Rothew1
    @Rothew13 жыл бұрын

    Nick have you ever had to deal with converting color images into B/W or grey scale for laser engraving? If so what software would you recommend one uses?

  • @PhungVanHuong_Trekking
    @PhungVanHuong_Trekking3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this really educational video. I'm on Linux now using both tools for daily work.

  • @metermorphose
    @metermorphose3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant information, Nick, helped a lot! For me the pictures could run a bit slower. I'm sure I' ll come back now and then.👍Thank you so much ✔️

  • @mikedall1925
    @mikedall1925 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!!! TNice tutorials is such an amazing

  • @forgottenperson1605
    @forgottenperson16053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I've been using GIMP for a long time now, even in making logos. I would try to learn Inkscape.

  • @LogosByNick

    @LogosByNick

    3 жыл бұрын

    GIMP technically can be used to make logos (I've even done so for tutorials on this channel) so long as you design it at a really large size, but even then, there's better tools.

  • @cheemus1275
    @cheemus12753 жыл бұрын

    Hey nick. I’m currently using your esports tutorial for Inkscape, changing a few things to suit my logo, but I would love a tutorial for a devil or demon vector to use instead of the shield

  • @jlc-xr4hu
    @jlc-xr4hu Жыл бұрын

    thanks man . you helped me so much thank you again

  • @mkm1015
    @mkm10153 жыл бұрын

    Could you make a video for beginners getting into logo design? - what to learn (theory, typography etc.) - what books/courses do you rexommend - your tips & tricks for better progress I would love to see your thoghts about this

  • @edcones2948
    @edcones29483 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I've been struggling to learn GIMP and this video has told me that I'm trying to learn the wrong tool for my purposes.

  • @podjy6289
    @podjy62893 жыл бұрын

    you are bloody amazing and screw the 14 people who disliked

  • @BernardoPrates
    @BernardoPrates3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you!!!

  • @remiezediuno1167
    @remiezediuno11678 ай бұрын

    Thanks alot. Really appreciate the advice👍

  • @AavegSheth
    @AavegSheth Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for clearing confusion from my mind.

  • @andresfrr100
    @andresfrr1003 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the demo!

  • @caseywinters3021
    @caseywinters30213 жыл бұрын

    I use both. I love these programs

  • @googlereviewguy7574
    @googlereviewguy7574 Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy that you uploaded this. I have been trying to find something to use for 2D design 'VECTOR' for my current game project.

  • @BlizGt
    @BlizGt3 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! Greetings from The Netherlands!!

  • @GusWMusic
    @GusWMusic2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @duvenhage00
    @duvenhage003 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @ProjectAtlasmodling
    @ProjectAtlasmodling3 жыл бұрын

    Do you have any compression videos for blender? Be interesting to see your opinion, especially for grease pencil

  • @mr2meows
    @mr2meows2 жыл бұрын

    the background footage of inkscape is amazing you make cool thing with simple shape

  • @MrRenoman2011
    @MrRenoman20117 ай бұрын

    Thanks Nick great videos

  • @sbee413
    @sbee4133 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I love your videos and really appreciate you taking the time to help us technologically challenged folks. I design for POD like redbubble and Amazon merch. I have been using canva but its really basic and I want to increase the complexity of my designs. Which would be better for use for t shirt and other product designs? Thank you

  • @SkulleySlayer
    @SkulleySlayer2 жыл бұрын

    I myself am a designer, I finished school in 208 and honestly haven't been doing to well trying to find a job in the field, but I wanna get back into drawing and having these is going to help me out a lot. eventually i wanna save up to have money to get a new computer and do design jobs.

  • @elementpeace6878
    @elementpeace68782 жыл бұрын

    A much needed video

  • @carlosvilla2002
    @carlosvilla2002Ай бұрын

    Hello! I love your tutorials. I've been wanting to dedicate myself 100% to the creation of infographics for a long time. I've already set my goals for this year and I want to achieve it. I would like to consult you, would it be recommended that to create professional quality static infographics you use the 2 software? Or will just one of them suffice? Thank you very much for all the input you give!

  • @joannacort6492
    @joannacort6492 Жыл бұрын

    you made this so easy

  • @constantlycasting1118
    @constantlycasting1118 Жыл бұрын

    Thx love the videos 💯💯👊🏽👊🏽

  • @srgaskins11
    @srgaskins113 жыл бұрын

    Very informative!

  • @desirdesigns
    @desirdesigns2 жыл бұрын

    You're a godsend for self made graphic designers, it's already great we have this opensource software. And you provide the community with the extensive tutorials. Much thanks!

  • @coolsg10
    @coolsg102 жыл бұрын

    Thank youu so much sir. Learnt a lot from you.😘 Can you please start the series of Blender? And explain the same way you did in all your tuts. Thank you 😊😊

  • @chunkyking7200
    @chunkyking72003 жыл бұрын

    I can't seem to figure out how to adjust my tool box size in Gimp. They are really tiny. Can you explain how to make them larger? If you have a video for this please send me a link.

  • @Das0000
    @Das00003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video but which one of this is better for making a design or drawing on it

  • @TheEulerID
    @TheEulerID Жыл бұрын

    Those are two very different tools, but my main reaction is that, quite apart from the fundamental difference between vector and bit map editors, that Inkscape is much the easier to use. I use Inkscape a lot, and I will use GIMP only if I have to because I need more complex bit image editing than simpler programs can manage.

  • @CaptainCretaceous91
    @CaptainCretaceous913 жыл бұрын

    My process is drawing on paper, scan, ink with vector graphics, open vector lineart in raster program, then color with raster graphics. In other words, I use raster and vector programs together. Can I do that with GIMP and Inkscape too? In other words, is it possible to open an Inkscape file into GIMP?

  • @chawie8637
    @chawie86372 жыл бұрын

    Nice this helped me

  • @Sefa_On_Deck
    @Sefa_On_Deck3 жыл бұрын

    I've only use Gimp for my tee-shirt designs because it easier to use but I guess I'll start learning inkscape

  • @Sembazuru
    @Sembazuru3 жыл бұрын

    Another use case for Inkscape (that is probably out of scope for your channel, but may be intellectually interesting) is for creating SVG path files for many low cost laser cutters/engravers and Cricut type vinyl/paper cutters. (Though, this might be of interest for people who design logos who want a different way of "printing" their designs for their end customers.)

  • @digidownlo
    @digidownlo4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video, I once had a plugin for GIMP it has preset artistic text styles, great for t shirts but unfortunately it vanished, so plugins are good.

  • @AavegSheth
    @AavegSheth Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick

  • @jonjohnson3740
    @jonjohnson37402 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nick! Videos have helped tremendously to learn all this from scratch. I have been working on planet and galaxy scenes like you see on the ambient space music videos with Inkscape but can't get them the way I want. Is this something I should use GIMP for? Thanks! Got my answer. Sometimes I hate the youtube algorhythims. I have researched this before and it didn't show me what I needed. But, a question, how can I best import my building structures from inkscape into gimp? Thanks!

  • @davidmedia689
    @davidmedia6892 жыл бұрын

    s and a couple EDM and Dubstep goals for myself, and I guess I better start learning sowhere. Thanks for the great vid!

  • @agerray
    @agerray3 жыл бұрын

    Do you think there will always be 2 separate applications or will they eventually merge such that you can do both vector and raster editing,

  • @JesusFreak98
    @JesusFreak983 жыл бұрын

    Are you gonna make Krita turorials?

  • @fossfix
    @fossfix Жыл бұрын

    WOW you talk really fast, looking forward to learning. Thank you.

  • @mr.action3532
    @mr.action35323 жыл бұрын

    What is this software that you use to edit?

  • @andrs_a
    @andrs_a3 жыл бұрын

    Nice vídeo, thanks

  • @erichobbs4042
    @erichobbs40423 жыл бұрын

    If I have a situation where I need both raster graphics and text, I usually edit the rasters in Gimp, and import them into inkscape to add the text. The text tools in Inkscape seem like they are a lot easier to use and more powerful than the ones in Gimp.

  • @LogosByNick

    @LogosByNick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I do the same.

  • @cerealrakist7360
    @cerealrakist73603 жыл бұрын

    Could someone tell me the easiest software to learn and use for making line art and illustrations to animate? Krita, Lunar, Blender, Gimp, Inkscape, Photopea? I’m aiming for free programs. Also what is Figma good for other than Web design? Canva as well?

  • @argykecha3689
    @argykecha36893 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hunterbenoit3484
    @hunterbenoit34842 жыл бұрын

    Would you advise learning one or the other 1st or both at the same time ?

  • @tinroofrelics
    @tinroofrelics3 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a tutorial on the bear thing you did in Inkscape?

  • @loredo97
    @loredo972 жыл бұрын

    Cool video! I have a question though, for someone like me who is searching for a free program to create some geometric layout (I'm thinking of illustration on some aluminum enclosures) or drilling template which one do you suggest? I tried Gimp following along your tutorials and it kinda works but it's a little bit sloppy sometimes to move around objects and modifying things on the same level. Is it worth to learn Inkscape?

  • @bidyutchakraborty2433

    @bidyutchakraborty2433

    Жыл бұрын

    You can try 'DesignSpark Mechanical', a free software for mechanical object design. However it doesn't give colorful drawing, but you can use measurements and precise mechanical drawing. Well it can also be used for small architectural drawings too. Hope this helps you

  • @jg7525
    @jg75253 жыл бұрын

    Great Video

  • @louis840
    @louis8403 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Keep it up. PS : dynamic voice and great sound. Did you edit your video on Davinci ?

  • @LogosByNick

    @LogosByNick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I use Premiere Pro, and I edit the audio with Audacity.

  • @edgbaston149
    @edgbaston1492 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @tafkour
    @tafkour3 жыл бұрын

    I'm using Inscape to create forms and objects for laser cutting. And GIMP to prepare photos for laser engraving. And there are very useful.