GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open source image editor for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring. It is cross-platform, running on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and other operating systems. Users can extend it through scripting in Python, Scheme, C, C++ and via third-party plug-ins, and it includes color management features for desktop publishing workflows.
What it's for
photo retouchingimage compositionimage authoringrestoring imagescreative compositesoriginal artwork creationproducing icons and graphic design elementsUI mockup designscripted image manipulationdesktop publishing color management
Features 15
- Built-in context-sensitive help system (F1)
- Color management for print/digital fidelity
- Image authoring
- Image composition
- Link Layers (linking external images like Photoshop's Linked Smart Objects)
- New image and palette format support
- New MyPaint Brushes
- Non-destructive filters
- Non-destructive layers
- Overwrite Paint Mode
- Photo retouching
- Plug-in extensibility
- Scripting support in Python, Scheme, C, C++
- Text editor improvements
- Vector Layers
Pricing
GIMP is entirely free software; the site describes no paid plans, only optional donations.
GIMPFree
GIMP is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License; no paid tiers are mentioned.
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