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GIMP Inkscape 2.8.14.27

315.3 MB / 1000K+ Downloads / Rating 3.5 - 11,488 reviews


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GIMP Inkscape, developed and published by pelya, has released its latest version, 2.8.14.27, on 2023-12-21. This app falls under the Photography category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.5, based on 11.488 reviews.

GIMP Inkscape APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: org.gimp.inkscape

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: pelya

Category: Photography

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing GIMP Inkscape on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.5
Total 11,488 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2015-10-28
I love GIMP and have been using it for years on my laptop. Although there were ambitious and good intentions with this app, it just does not do well on Android. Too much lag, issues with resolution, slow response, etc. Try something else. This one just will not give you the performance you need to make even the simplest design changes to an images of even a text graphic.

2 ★, on 2016-09-17
An interesting port. Sadly I can't use it as the x cursor just drifts. So after 10 seconds it's always At thr edge of screen, so tap anywhere and it affects the edge (where there probably aren't any buttons) note3, stylus in holder , hands in my pockets.

5 ★, on 2017-01-25
Works absolutely fine. BUT very heavy app. It loads a Linux kernel with a xfce desktop. It takes 5 min on my S7 Edge to be fully operational... Don't choose a native resolution but half of it works fine for me. Police's size x0.7 is OK. Use an external mouse with a USB dongle. PS: Microsoft users might be disoriented... Much easier if you have some knowledge with Linux environment. Many thanks for this app.

3 ★, on 2016-11-25
It does work, it only takes some effort to set everything up. for me: - understanding what resolution, scaling worked best - configuring gimp for easiest possible work with an interface not really intended for a tablet. - understanding how to summon the keyboard (read the app notes first!) - getting rid of Inkscape which I do not need that... and I am still learning. All things considered, once you configure what you can, nad come to terms with the rest... it works as advertised. I would still pay big money (in app terms) for a native android porting of the gimp anyways.

1 ★, on 2015-10-14
I really don't like giving bad reviews, especially for software I have loved on the PC but this app has in no way been optimized for android and small screens. It is completely useless on my Galaxy Note 4.

5 ★, on 2016-11-22
Yeah it's a bit glitchy and hard to get used too at first but it's the real Gimp and Inkscape on a mini Linux OS! It's not a watered down baby app for your phone it's computer version. Hey if you can port the real blender you will make my day. Awesome, thank you!

Previous Versions

GIMP Inkscape 2.8.14.27
2023-12-21 / 315.3 MB / Android 2.3+

GIMP Inkscape 2.8.14.26
2018-09-22 / 17.3 MB / Android 2.3+

GIMP Inkscape 2.8.14.25
2018-09-22 / 17.3 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

This app is not updated anymore, at least not until I will get a new phone.

Two graphics editors, ported from PC. You will need mouse, stylus, or 10” screen to use them.

This app requires 1 Gb device storage (1.8 Gb during installation), and cannot be moved to SD card.

GIMP is an advanced picture editor, suitable for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.

Inkscape is a vector graphics editor, which has everything needed to create professional-quality computer art.

They both support stylus pressure. In Inkscape, you will need to enable Android touchscreen in File → Input Devices (see screenshots).

For best results, also enable Windows → Single Window Mode in GIMP.

Press Back key to show keyboard.

To send right mouse click - touch screen with two fingers, or press a button on your stylus.

To send middle mouse click - touch screen with three fingers, this will drag/scroll image in Gimp.

If you have Menu key, you can use it to undo last action.

If Open or Save dialog is frozen - open the keyboard using Back key, and press Enter or Esc key, you have to do that only once. If your keyboard does not have Esc key - install Hacker's Keyboard.

Finger hover is supported. If you have Galaxy S4/S5 or Note 3/4, enable AirView in system settings to use it.

To make all buttons bigger, and make it draw faster, select smaller display resolution during app start.

If you have Error -24 when installing this app - install this version (it's the same app with different name):
http://sourceforge.net/projects/libsdl-android/files/apk/XServer-XSDL/GIMP-Inkscape-zz-2.8.14.25.apk

Do not uninstall this app if you have Android 4.4 or older - you will not be able to install it again, because of a bug in Android, which was fixed in Android 5.0.
Clear app data instead to save space - long-press app icon in drawer, drag it to App Info icon, and select Clear data.

To add fonts, copy them to directory Android/data/org.gimp.inkscape/files/gimp/fonts on your SD card.

To disable gyroscope, tap Change device config during app start, select Mouse emulation → Advanced → Gyroscope.

To set 24bpp color depth or portrait screen orientation, go to Change device config → Video.

To use dark color theme - double-click Root terminal icon on desktop, and type commands:

apt-get update

apt-get install murrine-themes

Confirm installation, then open Menu → Settings → Appearance, and select NOX theme.

Installing Debian packages with apt-get or dpkg does not work on Android 6.0 Marshmallow or newer.

Sources: https://github.com/pelya/commandergenius/tree/sdl_android/project/jni/application/xserver-gimp

New features

This app requires 1.7 Gb of internal storage during installation, uses 1 Gb of internal storage after installation, and cannot be moved to SD card.
If you have Error -24 - install this version:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/libsdl-android/files/apk/XServer-XSDL/GIMP-Inkscape-zz-2.8.14.25.apk
Fixed keys # @ + not working with on-screen keyboard.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.