GIMP is a full-featured graphics rendering and editing software that is available as a free download online. GIMP was designed as a professional-quality free alternative to higher-end and more-expensive graphics rendering software titles like PhotoShop. GIMP has a large developer’s community online, which has collectively developed a wide array of plugins that expand GIMP’s out-of-the-box capabilities. With installation of the correct plugin, you can open raster images and texture files such as Microsoft DirectX .DDS (Direct Draw Surface) files using GIMP. Writer Bio
