GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free, open-source graphics editor that offers powerful tools for photo retouching, image composition, graphic design, and digital art. With its wide range of features and plugin support, GIMP is considered a professional-grade alternative to paid software like Adobe Photoshop.

Key Features

Professional Photo Editing

Enhance and retouch photos with advanced tools such as curves, levels, clone stamp, healing brush, and perspective correction.

Layer-Based Editing

Work with multiple layers, layer masks, and blending modes to create complex compositions and non-destructive edits.

Customizable Interface

GIMP’s UI is fully flexible – you can dock, move, and resize panels to match your preferred workflow.

Support for Plugins and Scripts

Extend GIMP’s functionality with free plugins, Python or Script-Fu scripts, and custom brushes/textures.

Wide Format Compatibility

Supports popular image formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, PSD, BMP, TIFF, and even RAW via plugins.

Digital Painting Tools

Artists can use pressure-sensitive tablets with tools like pencil, airbrush, and smudge for digital drawing and painting.

Color Management

Professional color control with ICC color profiles, CMYK previews, and high-bit-depth support for precise image work.

Supported Platforms

• Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)

• macOS (10.12 and above)

• Linux – Available via package managers or flatpak/snap

• Portable Version – Available for Windows

Ideal For

• Photographers looking for free yet advanced photo editing tools

• Graphic designers needing open-source alternatives

• Digital artists and illustrators

• Students and educators in multimedia & design

• Developers building custom image processing tools

Why Choose GIMP?

• 100% Free and Open Source (GPL Licensed)

• Active community with frequent updates

• Cross-platform and lightweight

• Compatible with Photoshop files (PSD)

• Highly customizable and scriptable

System Requirements

• Windows: 1 GHz CPU, 2 GB RAM, 500 MB disk space

• macOS: macOS 10.12 or later

• Linux: Varies by distribution; recommend 2 GB RAM

• Graphics: Any OpenGL-compatible GPU recommended for smooth UI