Kubuntu Documentation

Graphics

Contents

  1. Graphics
    1. Okular
    2. LibreOffice Draw
    3. Skanlite
    4. Gwenview
    5. Kamoso
    6. KSnapshot
    7. Other Popular Graphics Software
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Graphics

Some basic graphics applications are installed in Kubuntu by default, allowing you to create, view, scan, and manipulate images. More specialized programs for painting, drawing, vector graphics, and photo retouching are available in the repositories.

Okular

Okular is a universal document viewer for many kinds of documents: PDF, Postscript, !DjVu, CHM, XPS, ePub and others; pre-installed.

LibreOffice Draw

LibreOffice Draw is an all-purpose diagramming and charting tool which lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else; pre-installed.

Skanlite

Skanlite is a simple image scanning application; pre-installed.

Gwenview

Gwenview is an image viewer with many features; pre-installed.

Kamoso

Kamoso is a webcam recorder from the KDE community; pre-installed.

KSnapshot

Ksnapshot is the best at desktop screenshots, simple and sweet; pre-installed.

Other Popular Graphics Software

Available from the repositories.

  • Krita is a popular new painting and drawing application, available by itself or as part of the Calligra Suite.
  • GIMP| (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is an excellent image manipulation application if you need more than !ImageMagick.
  • Inkscape is a vector graphics editor that uses the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
  • DigiKam is an advanced digital photo management application.
  • Darktable is a sophisticated program to work with digital negatives and RAW images.
  • Scribus is a desktop publishing program with many features.

Bring images to life with KDE! See Graphics & Imaging for more information.

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