GIMP
FreeA free, open source image editor for photo retouching, image composition and authoring.
About GIMP
GIMP, short for GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a free image editor for tasks such as photo retouching, image composition and authoring. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
It offers layers, masks, selection tools, colour adjustments, filters and brushes, and can be extended with plugins and scripts. It reads and writes many formats, including its own XCF project files. GIMP 3 introduced a modernised interface and non-destructive editing improvements, and the current 3.2 series is the version in the Windows package.
GIMP is free software under the GPL-3.0 licence, with no subscription, account or ads. It suits hobbyists, students and professionals who want a capable editor without cost. The interface differs from Photoshop, so people switching may need time to adapt, and some professional features such as full CMYK workflows are limited. It is a good choice for general-purpose raster editing. It is maintained by a volunteer community, so new releases arrive at a steady pace and documentation and tutorials are widely available online.
Expect a learning curve if you come from Photoshop. Tutorials from the official site help.
Version history
1 release tracked- Windows: Bug fixes and performance improvements
Frequently asked
Is GIMP free?
Yes. It is free and open source.
Does it need an account?
No. It is an offline desktop app.
Which platforms does it run on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to gimp.org or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.