GIMP
An open-source image editor for retouching photographs, creating composites and original artwork.
Sources last checked 2026-09-29 · See individual evidence
What is GIMP?
GIMP is a community-developed image editor for photo retouching, image composition and creating original graphics. It provides a desktop workflow for editing images without buying a subscription, with source code distributed under the GNU General Public License.
It is a relevant option when you need a free image-manipulation tool on Windows, macOS or Linux. Before moving an established workflow, try a representative project: file exchange, plug-ins and print requirements matter more than whether two applications share the same feature labels.
Based on official product documentation ↗When to consider GIMP
Typical uses based on its documented tools. Check the requirements of your own project.
- Retouching photos without a subscription
- Creating image composites
- Preparing graphics on Linux
Strengths & considerations
What it offers
- Free software with source code available for inspection and modification.
- Photo retouching and image composition in a desktop application.
- Available across the three major desktop operating systems.
What to check
- Test Photoshop file exchange on layered documents before migrating.
- Check your print and colour-management requirements with the actual output workflow.
- Existing plug-ins should be checked against the GIMP version you install.
Editorial guidance, not a hands-on review or a guarantee of compatibility.
Plans & pricing
Listed amounts use the source currency. Check billing commitments, taxes, region and edition limits before subscribing.
Free entry option
Free
Check the official source for edition limits, optional services and current terms.
Checked 2026-09-21
Check official plan details ↗Features & capabilities
Verified capabilities may belong to different editions or optional services. Read the plan and source notes.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Open source
- Yes
9 other capabilities have not yet been verified
Unknown means we have no confirmed evidence for this field. It does not mean the product lacks the capability.
- Free trial
- Unknown
- Self-hosted
- Unknown
- Offline
- Unknown
- API
- Unknown
- AI features
- Unknown
- Cloud
- Unknown
- Commercial use
- Unknown
- Beginner friendly
- Unknown
- Professional
- Unknown
Sources & verification
Verification applies only to the fields listed below. An unlisted feature or platform is unknown, not unsupported.
GIMP — official product information ↗
Homepage explicitly identifies a free open-source image editor for GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows, with retouching and compositing.
Accessed 2026-09-21 · Verified 2026-09-21
Evidence fields (9)
description · freePlan · openSource · feature:photo-editing · platform:windows · platform:macos · platform:linux · plan:base · pricingModel
GIMP — product and editorial review ↗
Project description and FAQ support the community model, GPL licensing, editing scope and migration considerations.
Accessed 2026-09-29 · Verified 2026-09-29
Evidence fields (6)
description · company · pros · cons · useCases · license
GIMP — additional product documentation ↗
Project description and FAQ support the community model, GPL licensing, editing scope and migration considerations.
Accessed 2026-09-29 · Verified 2026-09-29
Evidence fields (3)
description · pros · cons
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