GIMP
An image manipulation software, offering photo editing, retouching, and original artwork creation
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| + | Image Editing and Creation | Painting tools, brushes, animation, layers, masks, filters, etc |
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| + | 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. |
System Requirements
Version ↓
| # | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windows 10 or higher | |
| 2 | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Ratings
4.135
| Capterra | 4.55 based on 770 reviews |
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| CNET | 4.05 based on 874 reviews |
| CNET | 5.05 based on professional's opinion |
| CNET | 3.05 based on 81 reviews |
| CNET | 3.55 based on professional's opinion |
| FileHippo | 8.010 based on 267 reviews |
| FileHorse | 7.810 based on 122 reviews |
| G2CROWD | 4.25 based on 639 reviews |
| MacUpdate | 4.25 based on 202 reviews |
| Softonic | 7.010 based on 11807 reviews |
| Softpedia | 4.25 based on 411 reviews |
| TechRadar | 5.05 based on professional's opinion |
| TechSpot | 4.65 based on 35 reviews |
| Uptodown | 4.25 based on 21 reviews |
Developer
Written in
C, GTK/GTK+
Initial Release
15 February 1996
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