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FAQ

Q: What is nikgimp?
A: It's not a filter program but a Python plugin for calling external program. So, Nik-Collection is a prerequisite.

Q: How to find the GIMP plug-ins directory?
A: GIMP > Edit > Preferences > Folders > Plug-ins

There will be a list of directories where GIMP looks for plugins.

Q: How to install this plugin?
A: follow steps:

WIN:

# 1. Create a folder named `nikplugin/` in your GIMP plugins directory.
# 2. Copy the `nikplugin.py` script into it.<br>
# look like this:
GIMP_INSTALLATION_PATH/lib/gimp/3.0/plug-ins/nikplugin/nikplugin.py

LINUX:

mkdir -p ~/.config/GIMP/3.0/plug-ins/nikplugin
# download latest stable nikplugin.py version from this repository
chmod +x nikplugin.py
mv nikplugin.py ~/.config/GIMP/3.0/plug-ins/nikplugin/

Q: What files need to be copied?
A: On the whole nikgimp repository, only the nikplugin.py file is needed.

Q: How do I make the script executable on Linux/macOS?
A: Run the following command in the terminal:

chmod +x PATH_TO/nikplugin.py

Q: How do I access the plugin after installation?
A: Restart GIMP, then find the plugin under Filters > NikCollection in the menu.

linux (drafted)

ubuntu-24.04 + wine

  • install wine
# update package repositories
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
# enable 32-bit arch
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
# add wine repository
sudo mkdir -pm755 /etc/apt/keyrings
sudo wget -O /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key
sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/dists/jammy/winehq-jammy.sources
# update repo & install
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable -y
# check
wine --version
  • install nik-collection
    • Download .exe installation from the README.md link
# go to download location
wine nikcollection-1.2.11.exe
# after the standard installation, programs should be located at:
ls -l ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/Google/Nik\ Collection/
  • install plugin
    • Default plugin folder location: ~/.config/GIMP/3.0/plug-ins/ 
# create plugin parent folder
mkdir -p ~/.config/GIMP/3.0/plugins/nikplugin
# choose and download a stable release from CHANGELOG.md page, after that:
chmod +x nikplugin.py
mv nikplugin.py ~/.config/GIMP/3.0/plugins/nikplugin/
  • usage
    • There is no issue with the plugin script for finding nik filter programs
    • According to own experience, most of the nik collection 1.2.11 crash, only the following are working with the above installation:
      • Dfine 2
      • Sharpener Pro 3
      • Viveza 2

NOTE: if you know any instructions with wine for the update-to-date linux distros and have already tested out that it works completely, feel we to open discussions or report an issue so that we can improve it for the community!

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