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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

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About GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

GIMP is an open-source image manipulation software that enables businesses, graphic designers, scientists, illustrators, and photographers to edit and retouch images, design icons, create free-hand artworks, and convert files into various formats. The platform uses several programming languages, such as C++, Python, Scheme, and Perl to edit and manipulate scripted images.

GIMP allows businesses to select widget themes, icon sizes, and toolsets based on the artwork or design, save animations, and enhance images using various tools including the corrective mode and channel mixer. It provides several third-party plugins, enabling photographers to add multiple file formats and image filters to the software. Illustrators can utilize a suite of painting tools such as brush, pencil, clone, airbrush, and blend, among others to create artworks and designs according to individual requirements.

GIMP supports various file formats such as GIF, PDF, JPEG, SVG, and BMP and lets designers load or save files from remote locations using FTP, HTTP, SMB, and SFTP protocols. Businesses can utilize the storage space by saving documents with archived file extensions such as ZIP or GZ.

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Overall rating

4.4 /5
(3,500)
Value for Money
4.8/5
Features
4.3/5
Ease of Use
3.9/5
Customer Support
4.0/5

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Veronica
Veronica
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Gimp is my "No Bull***t" Image editor

Reviewed on 11/01/2024

I've been using GIMP for all my image editing and sometimes even for creating artwork for about a...

I've been using GIMP for all my image editing and sometimes even for creating artwork for about a decade now. I never really looked for alternatives because, while it might not be the go-to choice for professional graphic designers, it's everything I need as a wannabe writer and creative. I've designed my own book covers, crafted banners and ads for my social media marketing, and even illustrated my own children's book, which I later turned into an ebook and an audiobook. What I love most about it is how user-friendly it is while offering advanced features similar to other professional software – all for free. It's like child's play to use, and that's why I stick with it.

Pros

Honestly, it all began with "Because it's free!" Who wouldn't want the same cool features as those fancy, pricey image editors? But once I started messing around with it and realized how user-friendly GIMP is, I couldn't imagine switching to more professional tools.

Cons

Yeah, the tool's support might be a bit lacking, but the awesome thing is that it's made up for by the collective knowledge base of a whole community.

Kiragu
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Powerful Free Alternative to Adobe Photoshop with a Learning Curve

Reviewed on 14/11/2024

GIMP has been a reliable tool for my graphic design and photo editing needs. It’s powerful enough...

GIMP has been a reliable tool for my graphic design and photo editing needs. It’s powerful enough for many professional tasks, even though there are some limitations. The learning curve was initially challenging, but once I got comfortable with it, I found it versatile and effective for most tasks. The community and online resources are also very helpful for learning and troubleshooting.

Pros

GIMP is entirely free, with no subscription fees, which makes it accessible to everyone.

Cons

The layout and navigation could be improved to feel more user-friendly. For advanced photo editing, GIMP lacks some high-end tools that Photoshop offers.

Jamal
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

My Gimp Experience

Reviewed on 15/03/2024

I shall use it less than moderately going forth

I shall use it less than moderately going forth

Pros

Its ability to fulfil low level editing necessities

Cons

The dashboard, lack of functionality and compatibility with photoshop files (or the ease to import such in the event this is possible).

Katherine
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Free software for design of book covers and web graphics

Reviewed on 10/01/2025

It does what I need it to do. If I took a training I could probably do more things but it allows me...

It does what I need it to do. If I took a training I could probably do more things but it allows me to design usable images

Pros

It's free. Neither upfront or monthly fees. I am not aware of an alternative that is free. It allows me to do book covers and graphics for my website. Updates to the software are also free.

Cons

There's quite steep learning curve. Things have moved on since I started and there are now free youtube video classes available when you look up how to do something. Many of those connect with people who offer basic affordable training for less than £20 and I would recommend that.

Wesley
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Value every moment with graphics manipulation yard

Reviewed on 29/05/2024

Amazing customer support team. The free trial has enough features to train any newbie.

Amazing customer support team. The free trial has enough features to train any newbie.

Pros

Creating a satisfying moment starts with keeping a record of it. GIMP helps me value every second of my life by creating a design element and scripted images. It is quite easy to use and implement. The dashboard will amaze you.

Cons

It requires great attention to master every bit of this tool inorder to build a perfect design. Also, knowledge in at least one programming language is needed for a great design. All thanks to the free trial, it is a great learning experience.

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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) FAQs

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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) offers the following pricing plans:

  • Pricing model: Free Version
  • Free Trial: Not Available

GIMP is an open-source software. It is available for free.

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) supports the following languages:

English

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) supports the following devices:

We do not have any information about what integrations GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) has

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base

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