Now, before the Mac crowd starts getting hot under the collar that this is another GIMP post excluding them, I can explain.  There’s a very good reason you don’t need these instructions on installing UFRaw for GIMP; because it’s already included with the Mac build of GIMP.  So not only do you have reason to not complain, you may gloat a little if that is your style.  You may still find these instructions helpful. And for Linux folks, instructions for installing are as vast as there are flavors of Linux.  All of the appropriate packages can be found on UFRaw’s download page . This fine tool does a great job of converting a few of the basic RAW formats (Canon, Nikon and a few others) into your choice of outputs.  The tool has quite a few controls for adjusting the image even before opening the converted file in GIMP and it can, indeed, be used as a stand alone program if desired.  In this post I will explain just the basics of opening a photo with some simple changes.  The tool has a LOT of controls beyond the basics, best left for another post. For the Windows people to get started, you’ll need to download UFRaw from Sourceforge, located here .  I’m also assuming you have a copy of GIMP already loaded.  If not, it’s here . Starting Up UFRaw UFRaw can be found in the GIMP program group in Programs.  It can also be invoked by attempting to open a RAW file from within GIMP.  If you are starting directly with UFRaw, upon clicking the icon the first screen you will notice is a file selection window.  You can use the standard Ctrl and Shift keys to select multiple images.  After selecting the right image, click Open. The Main Screen The main screen UFRaw opens can be a bit daunting.  Just take a look (click for larger view).

Opening RAW Images In GIMP with UFRaw For Windows – The Basics