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# GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

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> Graphics manipulation platform that enables designers to develop images, icons and more by using various design elements and tools.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 3495 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)?

On-premise graphics manipulation platform that enables graphic designers, photographers and others to create design elements, icons, scripted images and more using various programming languages.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 3495 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 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

- CAD Tools
- Image Editing
- Pattern, Color & Art Storage

## Integrations (2 total)

- Adobe Photoshop
- Inkscape

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base Software

## Category

- [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31010/graphic-design/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Canva](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168956/canva) — 4.7/5 (13316 reviews)
2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2445 reviews)
3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8646 reviews)
4. [Fotor](https://www.capterra.ca/software/181589/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1092 reviews)
5. [Zarla](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1043465/zarla) — 4.8/5 (192 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Best Replacement for Photoshop" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *April 23, 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: Gimp is the most reliable replacement for Adobe photoshop\! There's nothing that comes close. And it works on linux ;)
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> **Cons**: The UI is quite clunky compared to photoshop, although I appreciate that they attempt to emulate most of the original features.
> 
> Overall, it can be challenging at times to work with (since I have the muscle memory of Adobe Photoshop), but the best replacement out there.

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### "Free, open-source image editing - can't ask for anything more." — 5.0/5

> **Ben** | *March 17, 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Fantastic, free, high end and advanced open-source photo editing software.
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> **Cons**: Can't think of any cons, especially for a free platform.

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### "Solid Free Editing Tool" — 4.0/5

> **Kimb** | *March 5, 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: It's free and customizable. Enabled me to retouch photos, make elaborate designs in the time it takes
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> **Cons**: The interface is becoming too outdated and requires a coat of paint
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> I've tried GIMP on different projects and I believe it can be a solid free alternative to other Graphics software

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### "GIMP review" — 5.0/5

> **Matthew** | *November 6, 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: This software is everything Adobe photoshop is, without the high cost
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> **Cons**: There is really not much to complain about, I guess the learning curve can be a challenge

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### "Probably the best free photo editor" — 4.0/5

> **Vasilis** | *January 5, 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: The most obvious thing that I like about GIMP is that it's free. But, despite that it also offers a lot of powerful features like the healing tool, scripts, batch processing etc.
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> **Cons**: What did you like least about GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)?\*&#10;The user interface feels too old for my taste but I like that it's customizable.
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> Overall I had a good experience with GIMP especially when considering that it's free. It gets the job done but sometimes the interface can fill a bit overwhelming.

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