About GIMP
GIMP is the long-standing free alternative to paid photo editors. It covers retouching, color correction, layered compositions and export to every common format, and it can be extended with plug-ins and scripts.
For illustrations and drawing with brushes, also consider Krita. GIMP focuses on image editing, while Krita's painting tools may suit a drawing workflow better; try the same sketch in both editors.
Key features
- Layers, masks, selection and transform tools
- Color management and non-destructive filters
- Reads and writes PSD, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, WebP and more
System requirements
Windows 10+, macOS 11+, most Linux distributions
How to install
- Follow the developer's download instructions and save the installer.
- Open the installer and follow the setup steps. Review any license or subscription terms.
- Launch the program from the Start menu, Applications folder or app launcher.
Softmesa is an independent catalog and is not affiliated with the developer. Product names and logos belong to their owners. Always check the file source before installing.
