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Free and open source cross-platform image editor

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  • Deployment Cloud Based
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is GIMP?

GIMP, short for GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a free and open source raster image editor available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is used for photo retouching and restoration, image composition, and general graphic design work, and includes scripting support through Python and Script-Fu (Scheme) for automating repetitive tasks. GIMP 3.0, released in 2025 and built on GTK 3, brought better tablet support, HiDPI scaling and native Wayland support on Linux, with 3.2 following in 2026.

As community-developed open source software distributed under the GPL license, GIMP has no purchase price or subscription tiers and no company support line, relying instead on community documentation, forums and plugin ecosystems such as G'MIC for extended functionality.

Key Features of GIMP

GIMP lists 8 documented features, including Photo retouching, restoration and composition tools, Customizable brush engine and paint tools and Scripting support via Python and Script-Fu (Scheme). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Photo retouching, restoration and composition tools
  • Customizable brush engine and paint tools
  • Scripting support via Python and Script-Fu (Scheme)
  • Extensive third-party plugin ecosystem
  • Layers, channels and masks
  • ICC color management for print and digital work
  • Non-destructive GEGL-based editing operations
  • Native Wayland and HiDPI display support (GIMP 3.0+)

GIMP Pricing

GIMP lists one plan, at Free.

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Free and open source under the GNU GPL license, no paid tiers

GIMP Specifications

GIMP is available on Windows and macOS. It has a free plan.

Deployment
  • Cloud Based
Billing cycle
One-time
Desktop
  • Windows
  • macOS
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • Startups
  • SMEs
Integrations
Python and Script-Fu scripting, G'MIC filter plugin, PSD/XCF/TIFF/PNG/JPEG file support
Public API
No
Free trial
No
Free plan
Yes
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
gimp.org

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GIMP FAQs

Yes, GIMP is completely free and open source software licensed under the GNU General Public License, with no paid tiers or subscriptions.

GIMP runs on Windows, macOS and Linux/Unix systems.

Yes, GIMP can open and export PSD files, though some advanced Photoshop-specific features may not translate perfectly.

Yes, GIMP supports scripting through Python and its native Script-Fu (Scheme) language for automating batch tasks.

GIMP 3.0 moved to the GTK 3 toolkit, adding better tablet input support, HiDPI display scaling, and native Wayland support on Linux.