Script-Fu (GIMP Scripts) 

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I had just been taught Scheme when the first alpha versions of the GIMP were released. When the Scheme-based, Script-Fu engine was added to the popular image editor, I was a kiddy in a candy store. I made a few web sites with Script-Fu scripts until I discovered a more Makefile-friendly way of doing some of those tasks (namely, Imagemagick). But the GIMP is always installed on my machine, I use it often, and I occasionally write scripts and add-ons for it.

Download these scripts here. To install, simply copy to your personal GIMP scripts directory. Under UNIX, this is usually ~/.gimp*/scripts/. Then reload the GIMP or go to Xtns → Script-Fu → Refresh.

The scripts are provided under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2.

Full Frame 

Full Frame simulates full-frame photographic printing, which I've always liked for my printed photos. It even tries to simulate the aberrations on the ersatz enlarger's negative holder. It's not very successful, but I'm working on it. At least it looks slightly more realistic than most of the alternatives.

Photo Frame 

Photo Frame is a much simpler version of the above script that uses rectangular frames. I find it useful for publishing photography on the web as it automates a simple task that I need to do repetitively when processing my digital photos.

DuoTone 

DuoTone simulates sepia toning and other toning processes. Subtly toned black and white photographs look much warmer and better than ordinary greyscale ones. DuoTone works like darkroom toning processes, it modifies a photo's midtones.