Gimp: Install plugins - how it works

This practical tip shows you how to install plug-ins for Gimp.

How to install plugins for Gimp

1. If you have downloaded a Gimp plugin as a ZIP archive, you have to unzip the containing folder into the correct file path.
2. To find out which folder you need to copy the files to, start Gimp and click on "Edit" in the menu bar.
3. Select "Settings" and then in the menu on the left side the plus symbol next to the item "Folder".
4. Click on "Plugins". The folder in which the Gimp plugins must be saved is now displayed in the window.
5. Once all files and folders have been copied to the correct locations, click on "Script-Fu" under "Filters" in Gimp and select "Refresh scripts".
6. If you have downloaded a Gimp plugin as an EXE file, the correct directory is usually automatically recognized during the installation process.

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