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GIMP
A free raster image editor — a free alternative to Photoshop.
Updated 1 week ago
- Version
- 2.10.38
- Size
- ~320 MB
- License
- GPL-3.0
Description
GIMP is an open-source raster graphics editor. It is well suited to photo retouching, collages, digital painting and preparing images for the web and print. It can be extended with plug-ins and scripts.
GIMP vs Adobe Photoshop
| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | GIMP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid subscription | Free |
| License | Proprietary | GPL-3.0 |
| Source code | Closed | Open |
| PSD format | Native format | Import and export, some differences possible |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Features
Core
- Layers, masks and blend modes
- Selection tools and retouching
- Support for PNG, JPEG, TIFF, WebP and more
Advanced
- Plug-ins and scripting (Python, Script-Fu)
- Curves and color correction
- Customizable interface and hotkeys
Installation
- 1Click Download to open the developer's official website
- 2Choose the installer for your operating system
- 3Run the installer and follow the prompts
- 4Launch GIMP from your applications menu
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FAQ
Yes, but complex effects and adjustment layers may look different.