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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 30th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 3500 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Antonio C. Sviluppatore International Trade and Development Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Suite completa a costo zero" May 9, 2026 4.0 Ho utilizzato gimp sia per le creazioni di immagini vettoriali ( principalmente ci ho creato le favicon per i miei siti, e altre immagini svg ) che per la modifica di immagini di formato png e jpg. Mi sento di consigliarlo per: - strumenti completi al pari di altri prodotti a pagamento - community molto sentita su internet ( si traduce in un sacco di materiale reperibile, quali guide e consigli ) - semplicità nell'imparare ad utilizzarlo Pros Ho scoperto gimp perchè consigliato da un collega, e fin da subito me ne sono innamorato. È l'alternativa gratuita che ha con se tutti gli strumenti necessari per la manipolazione delle immagini e delle foto, quindi mi sento di consigliarla a tutti colori che hanno necessità di un prodotto per la grafica ma non hanno a disposizione un budget elevato ( in questo caso la spesa è zero perchè il prodotto è gratuito ) Cons Inizialmente mi sono sentito un pò scoraggiato dalla difficoltà di utilizzo di gimp, ma è bastata una lettura a diverse guide online ( o anche su youtube ci sono diversi tutorial anche in lingua italiana ), per mettermi subito in pari ed essere abbastanza autonomo nell'utilizzo Review Source US Uwe S. Administrator Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sehr gute Alternative zu teurer Bildbearbeitungssoftware." July 29, 2025 5.0 Ich finde, GIMP ist eine echte Alternative zum teuren Konkurrenzprodukt. Die Möglichkeiten der Bidlbearbeitung sind absolut umfangreich und professionell. Pros GIMP kommt als kostenlose Software für die Bildbearbeitung und kann fast alles , was auch Photoshop kann. Cons GIMP ist ähnlich komplex wie Photoshop. D.h., nicht alle Funktionen sind intuitiv und einfach zu finden. Alternatives considered [PaintShop Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233262/PaintShop-Pro/) Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Es hat mich am Ende einfach in der Funktionalität überzeugt. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Photoshop war mir auf Dauer einfach zu teuer. Review Source TA Taher A. Teaching Assistant Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great free to use editing software!!!" June 24, 2025 4.0 Gimp is a great free to use open source application, that is available on all desktop operating systems and is a great tools for quick And simple photo editing and content creation. Photoshop is more in depth with a lot more variety of features but that is to be expected with the large subscription price. Pros Gimp is a good open source alternative to Photoshop, it has most of the traditional Photoshop features that users of Photoshop would be able to migrate to. It has good UI/UX and is user friendly. It might be difficult at the beginning for users who don't know the basic layout of photo editing software, but so is the case with Photoshop. Cons It is lacking new features, such a AI image fill and other AI features. There are ways of adding these through plugins, but finding the right plugins is difficult and quite difficult to implement for anaverga person without technical knowledge. Also the model would run natively on the machine, which means it's would require powerful hardware for efficient use, and also mean you would be unable to run it on laptop or mobile device. Here photoshop take a clear lead, with better cloud services. Review Source VV Vincent V. Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "l’édition d’images très propre" March 8, 2026 5.0 Pros Il propose de nombreux outils utiles pour l’édition d’images et fonctionne bien pour les retouches, les recadrages et les ajustements rapides. La flexibilité du logiciel est un vrai plus. Cons L’interface peut sembler un peu moins intuitive au début, surtout pour les utilisateurs habitués à d’autres outils de design. Review Source KB Kate B. Photographer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cost-effective content creation for small studios." October 15, 2025 4.0 GIMP allowed White Pine Photography to create logos, photo editing, and branded content on a low budget, enhancing client work and studio advertising with robust editing capabilities. Pros Free, adaptive design and graphics creation abilities of GIMP and slim design, along with quick rendering of intuitive controls, all allow photographers to produce content and manipulate images without cost. Cons Others say customer support may be slower to answer and deal with payment-related features or extensions could require technical expertise not best suited for active freelance studios. Review Source MB Mariam B. Photographer Agent Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "simple pour les visuelles" August 30, 2026 5.0 Pros Pour réaliser des retouches d’images, préparer des supports visuels ou modifier rapidement certains éléments graphiques, GIMP est une solution très intéressante. Cons Son interface demande un certain temps d’adaptation, surtout lorsqu’on commence à l’utiliser. Certaines fonctionnalités sont également moins intuitives et nécessitent plusieurs manipulations. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Videomaker e fotografo Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gimp, ottimo software di editing fotografico opensource." May 21, 2025 4.0 Nel complesso sono soddisfatto, nel mio lavoro faccio fotoritocco, ma solo editing sull'immagine. Lavoro spesso con il formato jpg, per i RAW, quando rare volte mi serve editare, utilizzo un altro programma. Pros Anzitutto è opensource, e poi con un po' di pratica si può realizzare una postproduzione e un ritocco fotografico di altissima qualità. Cons La difficoltà nel lavorare su certi formati specifici come i RAW, sono necessari plugin complementari che personalmente ho avuto difficoltà a utilizzare. Review Source CD Caleb D. Project Manager Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GIMP: Full-Bodied Image Editing Software" April 14, 2025 5.0 Overall, I only have positive things to say about GIMP. It's a useful image editing software that has a ton of features. It's a bit complicated to wrap your head around it at first, but there are plenty of tutorials online to get you started. Pros I use GIMP to clean up low-quality images we receive from our clients. I remove blemishes and smooth out lines as needed, and make the colors flow more naturally. My favorite part about GIMP is that you can quickly and easily change one color in an image to another color, without messing up the other colors in the image. It's very handy for quick fixes and color blemishes. I appreciate that GIMP gives me exactly what I need quickly after I fire up the application. It's free and receives regular updates, and it's more user-friendly than comparable apps (looking at you, PhotoShop). I also appreciate that GIMP can export to PNG, JPEG, and other, more obscure file extensions. (I don't use them, but I might have to some day!) Cons GIMP has a ton of features, and some of them are buried deep in the software menus. Luckily there are guides online to help you find what you need. Additionally, technically, you can edit photos on GIMP, but that isn't the primary purpose of the software. Still, I wish GIMP had some basic photo editing capabilities, or an option to turn on "photo editing mode." It's great having easy access to image layers, color gradients, and shape manipulation, but it'd be nice to have a simple "Exposure" slide bar I could use for editing photos. Review Source HR Haley R. registrar Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)" April 5, 2026 4.0 GIMP has been a fantastic addition to my digital toolbox, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile and powerful editing program without breaking the bank. Pros I recently started using GIMP for my photo editing needs, and I have to say, it's pretty impressive for a free tool! As someone who's always been a bit hesitant to invest in expensive software, finding GIMP felt like a real win. What I love most about it is the extensive toolset. There are so many options that I can customize my editing experience to fit exactly what I need. Whether I'm just doing some quick touch-ups or diving into more complex projects, I feel like I have all the tools at my fingertips. Cons I spent some time using GIMP for a photo editing project, and while I really appreciate its powerful features and how flexible it is, I did notice one thing that could be improved: performance. When working with larger files, things definitely slowed down quite a bit. Review Source RR Rafia R. Graphic Designer - Visual Branding Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "basic image editing" January 16, 2026 5.0 GNU Image Manipulation Program is a useful open-source tool for basic image editing and quick visual adjustments. Pros It’s free and surprisingly powerful for photo retouching and simple design tasks. For small teams or occasional use, it can cover many essential needs. Cons The interface is not very intuitive, and the workflow can feel less polished. It’s not ideal for high-end branding or collaborative design projects. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to handle program" May 4, 2025 5.0 I use it when I want to introduce changes to my pictures for my blog rapidly without spending too much time. Pros It is easy to install on my Windows computer, easy to start and works smoothly without delay. Cons Sometimes it takes a little time to figure out how to change a picture. Specially with the layers. Review Source DB Diane B. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Incredibly Useful and Powerful" June 17, 2025 5.0 I use GIMP for both my own art business and for my work at a water utility. The art use is obvious. The water utility has to apply for county permits when fixing or installing service lines. The county requires drawings and images of both the site and the locations of construction signs. GIMP allows me to easily fulfill these requirements without purchasing software. Pros The in-depth ability to edit images is essential. Additionally, the capacity to convert documents and images to various formats (such as PDF to JPG) is valuable. Cons More quick-and-dirty guidelines for small jobs and basic edits would be helpful. The huge flexibility of GIMP is great but can be a bit overwhelming. Review Source LL Luca L. Developer and IT Analyst Packaging and Containers Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free but powerful" March 21, 2025 4.0 Pros I'm not a professional photographer, but I love taking pictures. When I travel, I take quite a few shots, and of course, some photos that I like or that have meaning to me don’t turn out great (as I mentioned before, I’m not very skilled). GIMP is a free but very powerful alternative to more well-known software, which unfortunately comes with costs that are hard to justify for occasional use (speaking from my own experience). Lately, it has also become a bit lighter and faster, so I recommend it to anyone who wants to get into post-processing without spending an euro. Cons Compared to more well-known software, some filters are probably of lower quality, and there are fewer guides and videos explaining the various processes to achieve the best results. For example, when I needed to recover a partially dark photo, I found a video about Photoshop and tried to apply the same steps… It would have been much easier to have a video specifically made for GIMP. Review Source LA Lya A. Product Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "EXCELLENCE" May 7, 2025 5.0 BONNE ALTERNATIVE GRATUITE À PHOTOSHOP. PRATIQUE POUR LA RETOUCHE ET LA CRÉATION, MAIS L’INTERFACE FAIT UN PEU VIEILLOT. Pros PLEIN DE FONCTIONS AVANCÉES SANS RIEN PAYER. GÈRE LES CALQUES, PLEIN DE FORMATS, TOP POUR PETITS BUDGETS. Cons PAS FACILE À PRENDRE EN MAIN, SURTOUT SI ON VIENT D’ADOBE. INTERFACE PAS TOUJOURS CLAIRE ET CERTAINES FONCTIONS SONT COMPLIQUÉES À UTILISER Review Source CO Caroline O. CEO and Founder Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good Software" March 27, 2025 5.0 It's good. I mainly get done what I need to get done. Pros I like that I can edit any photos, especially removing the background from photos which is why I mainly use it. Cons It doesn't have as many features as Adobe Photoshop so is lacking. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Adobe Photoshop was too expensive at the time. Review Source BC Ben C. General Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free, open-source image editing - can't ask for anything more." March 17, 2025 5.0 Pros Fantastic, free, high end and advanced open-source photo editing software. Cons Can't think of any cons, especially for a free platform. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Far too expensive for annual licensing. GIMP is a similar interface and completely free. Review Source kM kirstie M. owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "great for editing images" March 26, 2025 4.0 good. does what it is supposed to, just a steep learning curve Pros Great alternative to paint for image editing Cons difficult to use at first. needed to look up how to do some things with it. Review Source Vasilis K. Web Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Probably the best free photo editor" January 5, 2025 4.0 Overall I had a good experience with GIMP especially when considering that it's free. It gets the job done but sometimes the interface can fill a bit overwhelming. Pros The most obvious thing that I like about GIMP is that it's free. But, despite that it also offers a lot of powerful features like the healing tool, scripts, batch processing etc. Cons What did you like least about GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)?\* The user interface feels too old for my taste but I like that it's customizable. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Mostly because of the price. Photoshop is too expensive. Review Source FF Fernando F. CEO and Producer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GIMP, Great Affordable Image Editor" January 28, 2025 3.0 I have used GIMP as my backup image editor for many years. When I can't use Photoshop I fall back on GIMP. Pros Great open source/free image editing software Cons Great software but not as feature rich as Photoshop. Clunky to use. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) I use GIMP as my backup/fa;;back tool for when I can't use Photoshop. Review Source BM BONNIE M. Owner Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Try It...I dare you!" December 3, 2024 5.0 I actually really like the program, and I REALLY like the price! Gimp makes editing photos fun and makes my design process much easier. Pros Gimp is a great alternative to Adobe Photoshop! I did use Adobe Photoshop but to renew was expensive. After looking at cheaper alternatives, I went with Gimp. It has every feature that I have needed and I can export to many different file format. I use this in combination with my vector programs and you won't find a better deal with as many features as Gimp. There is also a wide array of tutorials to be found online. If you need a photo editor and don't want to spend alot, this is the program to try. Cons It took a little bit to learn some of the features, but you can find numerous videos on how to use different features. It was no worse than learning to use Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Alternatives considered [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)[Pixlr](https://www.capterra.com/p/198210/Pixlr-X/) Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Gimp seemed easier to use and I like the price. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Adobe renewals are expensive. I get the same product, lots cheaper! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Formateur technique Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Une alternative à Photoshop" January 17, 2025 4.0 Pros Gimp est une alternative gratuite à Photoshop, grande communauté d'utilisateurs Cons La prise en main peut être fastidieuse au début Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Les licences photoshop sont chères, gimp est une bonne alternative pour une utilisation personnelle Review Source RR Rebecca R. Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I really love it" January 21, 2025 4.0 I was pleasantly surprised by GIMP. It's a powerful tool with a lot of advanced features, and I love that it's free. Pros I really like the range of tools, including things like layer masks and bezier curves. It lets me achieve professional results for my design projects. The interface is customizable, which is helpful. Cons It took me a little time to get used to the interface. It's not as intuitive as some other programs, but there are tutorials available. Review Source KM Kiragu M. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Free Alternative to Adobe Photoshop with a Learning Curve" November 14, 2024 5.0 GIMP has been a reliable tool for my graphic design and photo editing needs. It’s powerful enough for many professional tasks, even though there are some limitations. The learning curve was initially challenging, but once I got comfortable with it, I found it versatile and effective for most tasks. The community and online resources are also very helpful for learning and troubleshooting. Pros GIMP is entirely free, with no subscription fees, which makes it accessible to everyone. Cons The layout and navigation could be improved to feel more user-friendly. For advanced photo editing, GIMP lacks some high-end tools that Photoshop offers. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) I switched from Windows to Linux-Ubuntu, and when I tried running Adobe Photoshop through Wine, I encountered compatibility issues. GIMP, however, is natively available on both platforms, making it a hassle-free, cross-platform alternative that meets my editing needs without requiring additional setup. Review Source AN Abe N. Founder Utilities Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Gimp > photoshop " January 4, 2025 5.0 Overall my experience has been positive and more than satisfied. Pros I appreciate the tools it offers for free unlike adobe so I can choose if it’s the right editing software for me. Cons I would like more tutorials to be available but other than that, no complaints. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Price was drastically different compared to features that I use. Review Source JW Jeffrey W. IT Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gimp and Open Source Software" January 12, 2024 5.0 All my photo editing, bitmap graphics and special effects. It takes a lot of extensions that can become costly with photoshop and it all comes free, and because it is open source there is a lot of free online support that could be costly with photoshop. I challenge you to try gimp for 2 months and see if you do not get a lot more done without all the Bells and whistles. Pros Gimp has become my go to program, it has all the robustness of adobe Photoshop and more there has been so many things that I have been able to do. Cons I have no complaints with gimp for the last 22 years I have been using gamp almost exclusively. It is able to complete any task that I need and I see no cons with this program Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) In June of 1995 I began school for graphic design. At that time, they were just beginning to use computers to create graphics. We learned everything on the Mac OS interface. The top graphic design programs were all produced by adobe. Photoshop was one of the programs which was very expensive to own. Windows 3.1 was two versions behind the Mac. I had to use this program to create all my graphics. Which I could not afford so I used Trial versions they would always run out. In 2000 I began experimenting with the Linux operation system and discovered gimp. Gimp has become my go to program, it has all the robustness of adobe Photoshop and more there has been so many things that I have been able to do. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Gimp is open source and free it has alot of community support. Review Source Similar Products Featured