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GIMP

Free, open source image editor for photo retouching, artwork and scripted image processing.

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Our verdict

GIMP is for people who want a capable image editor at no cost and don't mind learning it. Skip it if your work depends on Adobe's own tools and file workflows.

What it does well

  • Free software, source code under the GNU GPL v3
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Supports plug-ins and scripting in Python and Scheme

Where it falls short

  • The GIMP team does not provide a Mac App Store package
  • The Linux AppImage requires Debian 13 or newer

GIMP's site calls it 'The Free & Open Source Image Editor'. It is a cross-platform editor for photo manipulation, artwork, graphic design and scripted image processing, with plug-ins and scripting in Python and Scheme.

GIMP is free software; the site states no price and has a donation page. The project's source repository carries the GNU GPL version 3 licence text.

The current stable release listed is 3.2.6 (2026-09-10). Downloads exist for Windows (10 1903 or newer), macOS (11 Big Sur or newer) and Linux (AppImage, Flathub, Snap).

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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money