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GIMP
GIMP · founded 1995
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GIMP
Free
Free software under the GNU General Public License · downloadable for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more
Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org
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- 32-bit limit
- GIMP 3.2.0 is the last version distributed as 32-bit for Windows, and the team says it cannot promise support for building 32-bit GIMP from source.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Artwork and design
- GIMP supports original artwork creation and production of icons, graphic design elements, user interface art and mockups.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Batch editing
- Yesgimp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Download integrity
- The downloads page publishes SHA256 hashes for the listed installers and AppImages and links to VirusTotal checks.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- GIMP supports customization through plug-ins and scripts, including community-created ones.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- File formats
- GIMP 3.2 adds support for formats including APNG, JPEG 2000 export and Photoshop PSB export.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Image editing
- GIMP is a freely distributed program for photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site describes GIMP as providing tools for graphic designers, photographers, illustrators and scientists.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Layer editing
- Yesgimp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Masking tools
- Yesgimp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Non-destructive editing
- GIMP 3.2 adds link and vector layers, and supports non-destructive filters on channels, layers and layer groups.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Platform
- multi-platformgimp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Platform support
- The downloads page lists packages for GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows; it states macOS 11 Big Sur or newer and Windows 10 version 1903 or newer for the installer.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy caveat
- The policy notes that remote file access can share an IP address or other data as part of the connection, and image files may contain metadata.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Publishing workflow
- GIMP provides color management features and the site recommends workflows with Scribus and Inkscape.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- RAW photo support
- Nogimp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Scripting
- GIMP supports scripted image manipulation with languages including C, C++, Python and Scheme.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says GIMP does not collect, transmit, share or use personal data and that the software contains no ads or trackers.gimp.org · read 11 Oct 2026
