Gimp Plugin

The Picsart GIMP Plugin is a powerful tool that integrates Picsart's advanced editing capabilities into GIMP. With this plugin, users can leverage Picsart APIs to remove backgrounds and enhance visuals directly within GIMP. This plugin streamlines image processing workflows, making it a valuable addition for designers and photographers.

Why Use the Picsart GIMP Plugin?

The Picsart GIMP Plugin brings professional-grade image editing to GIMP, enhancing its functionality. Whether you need to remove a background, upscale an image for better resolution, or enhance your visuals, this plugin allows you to do it effortlessly while staying within the GIMP environment.

Getting Started with the Picsart GIMP Plugin

Step 1: Install GIMP via Flatpak

Ensure you have Flatpak installed on your system. If not, install it first. Then, install GIMP using this command:

flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Clone the Picsart GIMP Plugin repository to your local machine:

git clone <https://github.com/PicsArt/picsart-gimp-plugin>

Step 3: Add Plugin Files to GIMP

Open GIMP and navigate to Edit > Preferences.
Under Folders, select Plug-ins.
Choose the first path listed and copy the Python files from the cloned repository into this directory.

Step 4: Set Up Your API Key

To access the plugin's features, you must configure your Picsart API key:

Generate an API key from your Picsart Developer Account.
In GIMP, open the Picsart plugin menu and select Set API Key.
Enter your API key to authenticate the plugin.

Using the Picsart GIMP Plugin

1. Remove Background

To remove the background of an image:

Open an image in GIMP.
Go to Filters > Picsart Plugin > Remove Background.
The background will be removed, leaving the subject isolated.

2. Upscale Image

To upscale an image:

Select the image layer you want to enhance.
Go to Filters > Picsart Plugin > Upscale Image.
Choose the desired zoom level (e.g., 2x or 4x). The image will be processed and enhanced.

3. Check API Key Balance

Keep track of your API usage by checking your credit balance:

Go to Filters > Picsart Plugin > Get Balance.

System Requirements

To use the Picsart GIMP Plugin, ensure the following:

Operating System: Linux, macOS, or Windows.
GIMP: Installed via Flatpak, version 2.10 or higher.
Python: Version 3.6 or higher (required for GIMP plugins).
Picsart API Key: Obtainable from the Picsart Developer Portal.

Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the Picsart Gimp Plugin:

That’s it! Now you’re ready to supercharge your image editing in Gimp. Happy processing!