GIMP

An image manipulation software, offering photo editing, retouching, and original artwork creation

4.1

5 ·⚖️ Free · Open

Features & Limitations

+	Image Editing and Creation	Painting tools, brushes, animation, layers, masks, filters, etc
+	Photo manipulation	Photo enhancement, retouching including clone and healing tools, channel mixing for B&W adjustments
+	Advanced Features	Bezier curves, customizable brushes and gradients
+	File Formats	Handles various file formats, including JPEG, GIF, PNG, and TIFF.
+	Hardware Support	Works with pressure-sensitive tablets, USB controllers, and MIDI devices.
+	Remote Work	Access files from remote locations via FTP, HTTP, SMB, or SFTP/SSH.
+	Tile-Based Memory Management	Image size is limited only by available disk space due to efficient memory management.
-	Learning Curve	A complex user interface may be challenging for beginners
-	Limited CMYK Support	Mostly works in the RGB colour model and has limited support for CMYK, which is essential for professional printing1.
-	Fewer Third-Party Plugins	Contains limited third-party plugins compared to commercial alternatives.

Version ↓

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 10 or higher
2	4 GB	16 GB

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C, GTK/GTK+

15 February 1996

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