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# GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

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> 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.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 3493 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 3493 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: GIMP

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: GIMP is an open-source software. It is available for free.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- API
- CAD Tools
- Design Management
- Image Editing
- Pattern, Colour & Art Storage
- Search/Filter

## Integrations (2 total)

- Adobe Photoshop
- Inkscape

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Graphic Design Software](https://www.getapp.ie/directory/1315/graphic-design/software)

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## Reviews

### "A tool worth learning to use" — 4.0/5

> **Manuel** | *9 September 2024* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I find GIMP perfect for quick image editing operation such as scaling the size or merging multiple layers into a single image. I also find it to be a great solution for compiling and editing pdf files.
> 
> **Cons**: Some features may be too hidden when first approaching the application, and the interface appears not very user friendly
> 
> I use GIMP quite often and it has become an indispensable tool for me in everyday work.&#10;It is worth initially dedicating a little patience in understanding where to find all the various functions, and then making the best use of them quickly.

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### "GIMP: Full-Bodied Image Editing Software" — 5.0/5

> **Caleb** | *14 April 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I use GIMP to clean up low-quality images we receive from our clients. I remove blemishes and smooth out lines as needed, and make the colors flow more naturally.  My favorite part about GIMP is that you can quickly and easily change one color in an image to another color, without messing up the other colors in the image. It's very handy for quick fixes and color blemishes. I appreciate that GIMP gives me exactly what I need quickly after I fire up the application. It's free and receives regular updates, and it's more user-friendly than comparable apps (looking at you, PhotoShop). I also appreciate that GIMP can export to PNG, JPEG, and other, more obscure file extensions. (I don't use them, but I might have to some day\!)
> 
> **Cons**: GIMP has a ton of features, and some of them are buried deep in the software menus. Luckily there are guides online to help you find what you need. Additionally, technically, you can edit photos on GIMP, but that isn't the primary purpose of the software. Still, I wish GIMP had some basic photo editing capabilities, or an option to turn on "photo editing mode." It's great having easy access to image layers, color gradients, and shape manipulation, but it'd be nice to have a simple "Exposure" slide bar I could use for editing photos.
> 
> Overall, I only have positive things to say about GIMP. It's a useful image editing software that has a ton of features. It's a bit complicated to wrap your head around it at first, but there are plenty of tutorials online to get you started.

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### "Cheap and effective image editing software - basic but gets the job done" — 3.0/5

> **Quincy** | *27 May 2024* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I like most about GIMP is its incredible flexibility and power as a free, open-source software. The ability to customize the interface to suit my workflow is invaluable, allowing me to arrange tools and panels exactly how I like them. GIMP’s extensive feature set means I can handle everything from simple photo retouching to complex image compositions without needing to invest in expensive software.
> 
> **Cons**: What I like least about GIMP is its steep learning curve. The sheer number of features and options can be overwhelming for new users, making it challenging to navigate and utilize the software effectively without spending significant time learning its intricacies. Additionally, the interface, while customizable, can sometimes feel cluttered and less intuitive compared to more polished, commercial alternatives. This can lead to frustration, especially when trying to perform complex tasks efficiently.
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> My overall experience with GIMP has been positive, appreciating its powerful, flexible tools and extensive customization options. However, the steep learning curve and occasionally cluttered interface can be challenging. Despite these hurdles, GIMP's capabilities as a free, open-source software make it a valuable asset for image editing and design.

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### "Great free to use editing software\!\!\!" — 4.0/5

> **Taher** | *24 June 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Gimp is a good open source alternative to Photoshop, it has most of the traditional Photoshop features that users of Photoshop would be able to migrate to. It has good UI/UX and is user friendly. It might be difficult at the beginning for users who don't know the basic layout of photo editing software, but so is the case with Photoshop.
> 
> **Cons**: It is lacking new features, such a AI image fill and other AI features. There are ways of adding these through plugins, but finding the right plugins is difficult and quite difficult to implement for anaverga person without technical knowledge. Also the model would run natively on the machine, which means it's would require powerful hardware for efficient use, and also mean you would be unable to run it on laptop or mobile device. Here photoshop take a clear lead, with better cloud services.
> 
> Gimp is a great free to use open source application, that is available on all desktop operating systems and is a great tools for quick And simple photo editing and content creation. Photoshop is more in depth with a lot more variety of features but that is to be expected with the large subscription price.

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### "Cost-effective content creation for small studios." — 4.0/5

> **Kate** | *15 October 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Free, adaptive design and graphics creation abilities of GIMP and slim design, along with quick rendering of intuitive controls, all allow photographers to produce content and manipulate images without cost.
> 
> **Cons**: Others say customer support may be slower to answer and deal with payment-related features or extensions could require technical expertise not best suited for active freelance studios.
> 
> GIMP allowed White Pine Photography to create logos, photo editing, and branded content on a low budget, enhancing client work and studio advertising with robust editing capabilities.

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