GIMP

Open source

Open-source image editor supporting retouching, layer-based composition, and scripting.

by GIMP Development TeamOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.gimp.org/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): image editing, photo editing, open source, graphic designVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerified
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): GNU/Linux, macOS, WindowsVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimpVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): High quality photo manipulation, Original artwork creation, Graphic design elements and mockups, Scripted image manipulation (C, C++, Python, Scheme), Color management for digital and printed media, Extensibility via plug-ins and scriptsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Designers, photographers, and artists wanting a free, open-source, scriptable cross-platform image editor with plug-in extensibilityVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMBVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Photo retouching, restoring, and creative composites, Icon, graphic design, and UI mockup productionVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 3.2.6Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

User reviews

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