Arrow Gimp
Quick, native, no extra install. Cons: Produces a raster arrow that is not editable as a path. Limited shape (only classic triangular head on a line). Arrow is rendered as a new layer; repositioning is manual.
This is the most flexible manual method, allowing you to create arrows with precise control over angles and line thickness. arrow gimp
GIMP includes a legacy script called under Script-Fu. Quick, native, no extra install
For newer versions of GIMP, there are modern plugins like that provide a more interactive way to generate arrows. These are often found on community forums like the GNOME Discourse . Quick Tips for Precision Arrow is rendered as a new layer; repositioning is manual
Originating from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011), the line "I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee" became a massive internet meme.