[Gimp-user] GIMP access on Mac

[sp3x <forums gimpusers com>]

> I've tried to download GIMP both ways, but have been blocked by this
> Apple message: ""GIMP.app can’t be opened because it is from an
> unidentified developer.Your security preferences allow installation of
> only apps from the App Store and identified developers."
>
> Contradictorily, I also got this message: “GIMP.app” is on the disk
> image “gimp-2.8.20-x86_64.dmg”. Safari downloaded this disk image
> today at 8:16 PM from www.gimp.org."
>
> Two GIMP URL are listed on my Downloads, neither of which will open,
> and neither is listed in my applications.
>
> I have Mac Sierra.
>
> Can you please help me? I’ve been using GIMP for years on PC, which I
> have abandoned because of serious corruption issues with Windows 10.


you need to go to security & Privacy and unlock the padlock at the bottom with
your admin password then change it to App store and Identified Developers, Try
installing again when it says it can't click ok then security and settings click
allow, that's it

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