Importing photos into Gimp

[MalcolmY]

How do I import a full folder of photos into Gimp? I have used other image manipulation programs (PaintShop Pro, Irfan View, Photoshop Elements) and have been told that Gimp is the best of the bunch.
I would like to be able to see thumbnails of all the photos in a particular folder so that I can choose which to tinker with. All I seem to be able to do is to see the name or sequence number of the photo. I usually need several guesses as to which is the one I'm after. I usually end up using another program to display the thumbnails and then select the one I want. Is ther an easier, more elegant way?

[ChuckFickens]

Set the folder view on the folder they are stored in to thumbnails and then right click on the picture you want to edit and select open with > gimp

[MalcolmY]

Many thanks, Chuck, for your speedy reply.

Unfortunately I don't get Gimp on the list of Open with... options. I have found a way of opening all the thumbnails in any particular folder but it takes forever and the thumbnails are very small.

The recommendation - from The Ultimate Guide to Digital Photography - gave Paint Shop Pro a poor review and came down strongly in favour of Gimp. I wholeheartedly disagree! I have every intention of sticking with PSP which I have learnt to know and love and uninstall Gimp. (Good job it was free!)

If I am missing something please let me know!

Thanks again for your comments.

[Matheous-2]

If you still have Adobe Elements- 'Bridge' comes with it and is easy to switch between the two. Adobe Bridge will provide a full overview of all your pics which is what I think you are after....? Gimp is certainly impressive and 'free' of course!