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GIMP is the open source equivalent of Adobe Photoshop. In Photoshop, macros called "actions" help automate the image creation process. In GIMP, "script-fu" macros are included with the default installation to create spectacular logos. These macros can be very useful for Joomla! template designers since they instantly render beautiful text-based graphics. Here you'll find a gallery of the default logo macros.

Gimp is available for free download on the GIMP site (http://www.gimp.org/) or with a Photoshop-like interface as GimpShop (http://gimpshopdotnet.blogspot.com). It is capable of many of the same advanced features as Photoshop.

Unfortunately, the script-fu macros that generate logos are simply listed as menu selections -- providing no visual que of how each logo will appear until you execute the rendering. I've created this quick reference page showing a rendered example of each logo script-fu included with the default installation.

Logo - Alien Neon.png

Logo - Particle Trace.png

Logo - 3D Outline.png

Logo - Alien Glow.png

Logo - Basic I.png

Logo - Basic II.png

Logo - Blended.png

Logo - Bovination.png

Logo - Carved.png

Logo - Chalk.png

Logo - Chip Away.png

Logo - Chrome.png

Logo - Comic Book.png

Logo - Crystal.png

Logo - Frosty.png

Logo - Glossy.png

Logo - Glowing Hot.png

Logo - Gradient Bevel.png

Logo - Imigre.png

Logo - Newsprint Text.png

Logo - SOTA Chrome.png

Logo - Speed Text.png

Logo - Starburst.png

Logo - Starscape.png

Logo - Text Circle.png

Logo - Textured.png

Logo - Web Title Layer.png

Round Button - Not Pressed - Active.png

Round Button - Not Pressed.png

Round Button - Pressed.png

Simple Beveled Button - Not Pressed.png

Simple Beveled Button - Pressed.png