GIMP
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About GIMP
GIMP is a free, open source image editor for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and other operating systems.
People use GIMP for photo retouching, restoring, and creative composites, as well as creating original artwork and graphic design elements like icons and UI mockups. It suits graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and scientists, and also works well for desktop publishing workflows alongside other free software.
- High quality photo retouching and restoring
- Original artwork creation tools
- Icons and graphic design elements
- Multi-language scripting with Python, Scheme, C, C++
- Color management for digital and print
Good to know: Free and open source, available on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more, source code can be changed and redistributed.
Key features
- Photo manipulation tools: Supports retouching, restoring, and building creative composites from images.
- Scripting and extensibility: Works with Python, Scheme, C, C++ and more for customization and plugins.
- Color management: Provides color management features for consistent reproduction across digital and printed media.
At a glance
- Category: AI Image
- Type: Photo editing & enhancement
- Jobs: Create Images & Graphics
- Evidence: Proven · 1,000+ reviews
- AIME Score: 72 of 100
- Also on Product Hunt: a few reviews, 10+ upvotes, launched 2015-08
- Website: gimp.org
Alternatives to GIMP
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (AIME Score 88)
- Picsart (AIME Score 78)
- Photoshop Elements (AIME Score 72)
- Pixlr Editor (AIME Score 70)
- Microsoft Photos (AIME Score 69)
- Luminar Neo (AIME Score 67)
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Sources: Found on Product Hunt (launched Aug 2015) · Details checked on the tool’s own website · Researched by AI Made Easy
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