Tutorials

Choosing the right software
Open source

How to choose software for research-related tasks ?

Image formats
Image editing

Everything you have always wanted to know about image formats.

Introduction to GIMP
Image editing

GIMP, a free open source solution suitable for the majority of common tasks of image manipulation.

Working with layers on GIMP
Image editing

In this tutorial we explore the GIMP layer system through a practical example.

Introduction to Inkscape
Image editing

Inkscape is a programme dedicated to vector manipulation, which makes it a generic tool to create all sorts of figures, from logos to diagrams.

Adjusting plots with Inkscape
Image editing

Graphs in general are a wonderful way to display data.

Resolution and DPI
Image editing

In this tutorial, let us consider the impact of resolution on printed images.

Visualizing your data
Data visualization

Data visualization is a recurrent problem in all domains of data-driven science.

Introduction to Scribus
Open source

A short introduction to Scribus, the right open source tool for posters.

Scribus tools for text
Open source

In this tutorial we’ll see some more advanced features for textual content.

Open source

Find out about Scribus, a tool for creating scientific posters.