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Bloom Image Editor

Bloom Image Editor, formerly known as Ormr, is a non-destructive, node-based vector and raster image editor for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. Bloom features selection, painting, retouching, color correction tools, as well as layer-based image editing. Every operation is preserved individually and is editable at any point in time.

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Bloom Image Editor
DeveloperSad Cat Software
ReleaseApril 29, 2015 (2015-04-29)1
Operating systemOS X, Windows, Linux
TypeRaster graphics editor, Vector graphics editor
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.thebloomapp.com

Bloom Image Editor, formerly known as Ormr,2 is a non-destructive,345 node-based vector and raster image editor for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.6 Bloom features selection, painting, retouching, color correction tools, as well as layer-based image editing. Every operation is preserved individually and is editable at any point in time.

Features

  • Node-based compositing.
  • Non-destructive workflow.345
  • Support for 16-bit high color images.
  • Photoshop images with layers are supported as well as other popular still image file formats.
  • Uses layers-based editing.
  • Editable Liquify tool and Brush tool strokes.

Name change

Originally named Ormr, the application was later renamed to Bloom2 for easier pronunciation.

See also

See also

References

References

  1. "Sad Cat Software Announces Bloom - a New Non-Destructive, Procedural Graphics Editor" (PDF). Bloom Image Editor. April 29, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  2. "Ormr Becomes Bloom". Bloom Image Editor. March 15, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  3. "Ormr Does What You Wish Photoshop Could". Mashable. November 10, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  4. "Ormr: The Next Big Thing in Image Editors?". Graphics.com. November 9, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  5. Rankin, Mike (November 6, 2012). "Ormr, the Image Editor That May Make Undo/Redo a Thing of the Past". Creative Pro. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  6. "Ormr (commercial image editor) Linux beta released". Reddit. December 3, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
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