GIMP software, a popular open-source image editing software, has released version 3.0 RC3, which the development team describes as the “final test version” before the stable release of GIMP 3.0. The journey towards GIMP 3.0 has been a long one, with the release of GIMP 2.10 back in 2018 followed by incremental stable versions with new features up to 20 releases (the latest being GIMP 2.10.38, counting only even numbers).
A significant change in GIMP 3.0 is the transition from GTK 2.x to GTK 3.x (first introduced in 2011), which will enhance features like tablet usage, touch screen devices, and High DPI displays. GIMP 3.0 RC3 utilizes the foundation of GTK 3.24.48.
Additionally, other features unrelated to GTK 3 have been improved, such as color adjustments, basic support for CMYK color systems, and a better layer management system.
TLDR: GIMP software has unveiled version 3.0 RC3, a significant update with a shift to GTK 3.x and enhancements in various features like color management and layer organization.
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