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GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a free and open-source image editor for retouching photos, composing images and creating original artwork. Graphic designers, photographers, illustrators and scientists use it on GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows, with scripting in Python and Scheme and extra plug-ins from third parties.

Facts at a glance

FactValueSource
Free planFree: a free plan existsgimp.org, checked 5 Nov 2026
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windowsgimp.org/downloads, checked 5 Nov 2026

Pricing & plans

Model

Free

Free plan available

Price tiers

PlanPer monthUsage, as the vendor states it
GIMPFreeFree software for image editing, downloadable for GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows

Prices are the vendor's list prices in USD.

  • Free software whose source code can be changed and distributed

  • Developed by a community as free software

  • Distributed freely as a program for photo retouching and image authoring

Source: gimp.org, checked 5 Nov 2026

Features & platforms

  • Photo retouching, restoring and creative composites

  • Original artwork creation

  • Icons, interface graphics and mockups

  • Scripted image manipulation in C, C++, Python and Scheme

  • Color management for print and digital media

  • Customization options and third-party plug-ins

  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Windows

Sources: gimp.org, gimp.org/downloads, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alternatives

  • Krita

    Painting program for artists, licensed under the GNU GPL and described as free and open source.

    krita.org

  • Photopea

    Free editor that runs in the browser and opens and saves PSD files without a download.

    photopea.com

  • Paint.NET

    Image and photo editor for Windows PCs with layers and unlimited undo, offered as a free download.

    getpaint.net

Sources: krita.org/en, photopea.com, getpaint.net

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