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GIMP Reviews & Product Details

GIMP Overview
What is GIMP?

The Gnu Image Manipulation Project, or GIMP, is a well-known alternative to Photoshop, given its affordability and similar features, including the ability to work with professional layers and fine-tune snap functionality. GIMP has a full photo editing interface available which you can customize to suit your needs. It features photo enhancement features that allow users to fix perspective distortion and explore filters. Digital retouching tools are also available, and users can save work in multiple file formats, including PNG, TIFF, and GIF. Because the GIMP environment is powered by a community of developers, you can expect a lot of regular updates and new features as well.

Company The GIMP Development Team
Year founded 1995
Company size Myself Only employees
Headquarters The GIMP project is developed by volunteers and does not have a physical headquarters.
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GIMP Product Details
Capabilities
CLI
OSS
Segment
Small Business
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Linux, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Training Documentation
Languages English
GIMP Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Regular updates: Because the GIMP environment is powered by a community of developers, you can expect a lot of regular updates and new features.
  • Tons of flexibility: Aside from offering a range of file formats, GIMP also supports a host of platforms, including GNU, Linux, Microsoft, Mac, and more.
  • Community: Community support is excellent, with plenty of brushes, texture packs, and extra features to download online.
  • Free open-source software
  • Excellent digital retouching and touch-up tools
Cons
  • The adjustment layers are difficult to work with at times, and can be quite buggy
  • The interface isn’t well-suited to mac users.
  • Learning curve for beginners
GIMP Features
3D Editing
Automatic Adjustments
Background Removal
Batch Processing
Brush Tools
Clone Stamp
Color Correction
Cropping
Custom Brushes
Face Recognition
Filters and Effects
Gradient Editor
HDR Imaging
Healing Tools
Image Resizing
Layer Management
Lens Correction
Masking
Metadata Editing
Noise Reduction
Panorama Stitching
Perspective Correction
Photo Enhancement
Red Eye Removal
Support for RAW Files
Templates
Text Overlay
Undo/Redo
Vector Drawing
Watermarking
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Last updated: September 13, 2025
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1,437 GIMP Reviews
4.3 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 26, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Mike S. avatar
Mike S.
Freelance Writer
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"Free Alternative to Photoshop"
What do you like best about GIMP?

A stable release for my legacy McIntosh. I've been using GIMP ever since I first discovered it last decade. All of the same filters, actions, and tools work exactly the same way as Photoshop, and once Adobe went to paid subscriptions, for a small independent company like myself, it IS the best alternative.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

The version control across the 'net is less than stellar. A small learning curve for the scripting language presented a loss of one day's worth of work, however, that shouldn't stop you from using the base program.

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Faster batch image processing, and the ability to create my own unique filters and actions. Image manipulation is the most time consuming thing we do, and GIMP allows for me to do that efficiently.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 25, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Love the free features of GIMP"
What do you like best about GIMP?

It works well with the Surface Pen from Microsoft, and on top of that it is fairly easy to use without having to do alot of tutorials. Also GIMP is free, so you can use it to test the water when it comes to graphic design.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

The user interface feels and looks very clunky and outdated. Also it doesn't integrate as well with other graphic design products as anything by Adobe does, nor does it have the update support or customer support that Adobe Creative Cloud does. Its less like an Adobe clone and more so just a free photo editor and a great way to waste time.

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

I like to use it to doodle to waste time, also I use it to edit photos as well. I have experience with Photoshop. And some of the skills can transfer over from one to another. I also use it as great way to waste time between my classes and to edit and create new photos and mashups for my family and friends and myself. It really is a great tool and free tool to have on your computer.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 22, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
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Founder
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"Free and easy way to edit images"
What do you like best about GIMP?

Love how easy this tool is to use and it’s free. I am able to do the same things I would in photoshop in GIMP but at no cost.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

Take time to learn and you have to use online videos to find out how to use some of the tools

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Use this to update invites to events and product images for my website.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 22, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Sachin P.
Sachin Patel
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"Best free photo editing tool"
What do you like best about GIMP?

GIMP is a best tool for photo editing with so much editing functionality to edit your photos easily.Export file option is great to manage multiple file formats.work in low configured computer easily.no required to high graphics pc to run GIMP.Edit photos with layers functions like Photoshop.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

No dislike for this tool.GIMP is best for photo editing.

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

GIMP is totally free software so we not need to buy any licence to use this software.GIMP provide me a editing images and export this images in so many formats.Work perfectly in my normal hardware computer.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 19, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Garrett B.
Student
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"Love this program!"
What do you like best about GIMP?

I like the different tools and multi-platform support

What do you dislike about GIMP?

I don't particularly dislike anything about GIMP

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

It lets me draw digitally which helps with anxiety

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 17, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Founder
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"Great for graphics on a budget"
What do you like best about GIMP?

GIMP is not the best image editing program out there, but you can't beat the price! Has all the basic features I need without spending a fortune on Photoshop.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

I find that images are not always as sharp when exported from GIMP vs another program, less features than Photoshop

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our company does not have the budget for pricy software, so GIMP is a lifesaver for our marketing team. I am able to create basic graphics and photo edits to use on our social media and PPT presentations.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 17, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Ollie T.
It Manager
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"Photoshop minus the Adobe"
What do you like best about GIMP?

I've used Gimp for many years now and they are constantly upgrading and making improvements. On it's own it's a decent image correction device, but once you really dive into using it, it is an extremely powerful tool. I recently started taking a course to open up my knowledge to what all GIMP can do.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

It's hard to say what I don't like since I am still finding out more and more about it now that I am using it for more than simple edits. Maybe the fact that it took a course for me to figure out additional things might be what I dislike most. A quick tutorial might be a great benefit.

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've started getting more into videography and with that I have started taking better still photos to compliment the videos. I've become decent at color correction with the videos and therefore I wanted to make sure the photos look as good as the videos. I refuse to pay a monthly fee for software that I will only use occasionally, and since the "default" photo editor people suggest has moved to subscription based instead of a one time purchase I started looking at making GIMP my go to for business.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 17, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Robbie F.
Host
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"The ultimate free image editor."
What do you like best about GIMP?

GIMP provides all the tools I need for professional image editing. From removing elements from photos, to laying out images for web sites or my webcast. GIMP is always my go-to on both Windows and Linux.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

There's really nothing to dislike about GIMP. If I had to be nitpicky, I'd say the "minor" annoyance of changes between version to version (eg., the inclusion of two drop shadow plugins) can be a bit annoying. But it's so inconsequential that it's barely worth mentioning. OLD versions of gimp had problems with scaling, but since 2.10 the inclusion of new interpolation options has fixed that (make sure you run 2.10+, not 2.8).

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use GIMP for all my image editing. Once 2.10 came out, I was finally able to shut down my old Windows VM and do away with Photoshop altogether. Simple image edits work great, but when you get into doing things like moving subjects from one photo to another, colorizing them to match and adding effects to the layers to add to the realism... it's just mind-bending that it's free. I've also used GIMP (clone stamp and healing tool) to remove a stop sign from a photograph, for example, and you'd never know it was there. Recently I removed a person from a snow scene to create a background, and you'd never know there was anything but snow before (clone stamp).

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 16, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Best open source photo editing"
What do you like best about GIMP?

of course it's free. you can create and work with gif and other extencion.its very easy to learn. you can install it on every pc you want. its very light.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

it isn't user-frendly as some other choice. there are not too much online guide and tutorial to help you to learn. the short cut can be well.

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it for work and because it's free i can enjoy all my salary. i don't have to think about how many pc i have installed my version.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 15, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Sarah G.
Office Manager
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"Free Variable Photo Editing"
What do you like best about GIMP?

The ability to edit vector images on a free platform gives our business flexibility and ability to meet our needs without needing to outsource. Easily save files as different formats.

What do you dislike about GIMP?

The user face takes a little bit to get used to. I wish there were more descriptions when toggling on software so you can easily tell which tools you have selected. Takes some playing around with to get used to.

What problems is GIMP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Document conversion & file type conversion. Photo editing for many different file types. Variable fonts for print/advertising/product or