# Page 4 | GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the right Graphic Design solution for you? Explore 3495 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews --- GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) 4.4 (3495) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 3495 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Carlos C. Lecturer Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The image editing software that almost everyone should be using (instead of Photoshop)" August 22, 2019 5.0 Whereas some people consider GIMP as a toy software, or a cheap (free) Photoshop replacement, it is not. Instead, GIMP has proven to be a capable, professional software that does not want to be a mere Photoshop clone. On the contrary, they do have their own roadmap, own shortcuts and their own user interface, and even some successful plugins and features of its own (such as resynthesizer) have been later integrated in Photoshop. Whereas some consider it as being difficult to learn or not user-friendly, it is in fact a proof that it follows its own path to success. While I admit that from time to time I do miss some of Photoshop features, like non-destructive operations or basic vector operations, I am confident that GIMP fits in the great majority user cases without compromising final results. Pros I have been using GIMP for many years for my image editing projects (both, pet projects and professional projects) and I have come to realize that it features such an enormous variety of toolboxes, filters, options... that allow any type of image editing, even really complex ones, with impeccable results. Consequently, there is no need to switch to other software like Photoshop or the like. Not to mention that it is a multi-plattform Free/Libre OpenSource Software. Some features I like the most of GIMP - Multi-plattform: available for Linux, Windows, Mac, portable... - FLOSS - Customizable user interface - Selection and manipulation tools (like Unified Transform tool) - Real-time edition - Professional results Additionally, recently GIMP has seen a major improvement on user interface that makes it even easier (and appealing) to use. Cons \- Small development team with small budget: as a result development happens at a slow pace, even though developers do have great ideas and roadmap. - Lacks non-destructive filters/effects like in Photoshop - Lacks some vector operations (only works with bitmaps) - While there is plenty of documentation and tutorials, most image editing tutorials and manuals are addressed to Photoshop only, and whereas in most cases the same techniques can be reproduced/adapted, it requires extra effort that some users do not want to make. - The fact that it is not so broadly used as Photoshop may be a problem if collaborating with others, even though GIMP opens and saves Photoshop's native file format (although, admittedly, some filters/effects may be lost). Review Source AT Akash T. ad designer Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best competition to adobe photoshop" January 10, 2023 4.0 Overall, GIMP is a great image editing software that offers a wide range of features and is suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Its open-source nature makes it an accessible and cost-effective option for those looking for a powerful image editor that doesn't require a subscription. Pros Despite all the features available, it is surprisingly free and open source. so, obviously, it's the price that I like the most. It's price is the biggest feature. That's why it is priceless. Cons GUI can be better like Adobe Photoshop. One of the downsides of GIMP is that it can be somewhat resource-intensive, particularly when working with large images. This may cause the program to run slowly on older or less powerful computers.Also, it does not have some of the advanced features as some paid software for professional use, such as 3D editing or motion graphics, but it is a great tool for basic and advanced photo editing. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) because of pricing Review Source Nimanthi R. Graphic Designing Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "open-source image editing platform" April 26, 2019 5.0 Generally, GIMP is an excellent alternative open-source editing platform for professionals. It's free availability on all operating systems enable users to work seamlessly. Pros I have been using GIMP for a few years now. Earlier on, my experience with this software was not quite right. Now that I am more advanced in graphics and photo edits, I have come to appreciate this open open-source image editing platform. Believe me, when I say this software is excellent, it is because the results are impeccable. GIMP has it all! Its excellent array of features are so good that they can rival adobe photoshop capabilities. These features allow you to tune photos, images and create an artwork of your own. As a graphic designer, you will be able to seamlessly crop images, make colour adjustments, customises brushes and adjust gradients among others editing. Here are some of the advantages of using Gimp over other image editing software. 1.It has incredible, and quality features making it the best among open -source programs 2.Single-window mode operation which is great for single pc operation. 3.GIMP is 100% free. 4.It supports plenty of image formats such as GIF and PDF. Additionally, GIMP is customizable such that you can add and remove menus or icons on the fly. 5.It is easily extensible to ease image manipulation with the third party. 6.Last but not least, GIMP works efficiently on all major operating systems. Whether you choose Linux or windows, results are always impeccable. Cons the script-fu is not user-friendly. GIMP lacks intuition on new users and can make their experience pretty cumbersome. Some filters and effects don't explain or guide how the image should be modified. It would be awesome if it would support PSD photoshop images. It does not open some files such a JPEG. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Research Assistant Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GIMP Review" January 28, 2019 4.0 Pros I'm a happy and frequent user of GIMP especially after some experience using photoshop as well. It is important to clarify that GIMP is the kind of software that does not try to compete or overpower Photoshop. The most important aspect is that it is not developed commercially and it's free and open-source, unlike Photoshop. All its updates are also free and you can have it on as many computers as you want. It provides with a bunch of free plugins and I even had the chance to play around with the source code of some. GIMP also has its source code available to compile and that makes it available to wide range of systems that Photoshop might not support. Installation is as easy as it can get and runs smoothly even on older computers. I also enjoy the flexibility on keybindings, it can make the work process much faster. The settings being portable to different workstations makes it even more convenient. Cons The interface can be a bit confusing (I never liked so many floating windows) but that's the case with o lot of similar software too. There is a deep learning curve that is accompanied with not the best documentation, but once you get familiar with it, it shouldn't be a problem. In terms of usage from professionals, there are a few limitations so it shouldn't be considered as a strict replacement for Photoshop. It lacks a few features like CMYK, but there are several plugins to overcome those. Some points that mainly come along with the fact that it is a free open-source piece of software include that it can be buggy sometimes as there is no official quality assurance team. The user community is responsible for reporting bugs and updates and fixes can consequentially take sometime. It can also be a bit slow, but at least it is not as resource-hungry as other alternatives. Review Source Tibor K. Media Producer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GIMP, a free high standard image editor" October 8, 2022 4.0 We used GIMP for years at the beginning of our business because it was a free app that competes even with some of highest industry standard apps, we only switched to other - paid - apps because additional functions were not available in GIMP and GIMP also has a slow version update time. Pros It's FREE! The best thing about it it is free and also has functionalities that are comparable even with the industry leading image and photo editor apps such as Photoshop. Although it does lack some of the additional features other higher standard apps have, this is a great free alternative to others. The app also has a community forum where you can talk to others including the developers, you ask questions and make suggestions, they are always willing to help and listen. Cons Updates are kind of slow to happen, new features we read about them on their support sites can take many months until implemented so there is a longer wait time for any new and improved features. Also a bit tedious to install or update, the download and installation steps are a bit complex. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Because it was free and had most of the functions Photoshop did. Review Source Ray A. Research and Cultural Consultant, Editor/writer, interpreter. Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GIMP is seriously powerful now and a keystone to open-source photography workflow" August 31, 2018 4.0 I tried switching to GIMP in Linux back in 2009, but found it awkward to use and wasn't able to achieve the results I wanted easily. Recent versions have been much better and now, with the release of 2.10 which integrates with Darktable, GIMP is a powerful tool indeed. It is open source and free, but please do make donations to support the development of these amazing tools that benefit many users who truly cannot afford to pay for software. Pros GIMP is cross platform and will run equally well on Linux, Windows and Mac. This is a big advantage for people who use different computers but are collaborating on a project. My favorite feature of GIMP 2.10 right now is its ability to open RAW files using either Darktable or Rawtherapee where the user can make adjustments, and when finished, close Darktable (Rawtherapee) and have the edited image open directly in GIMP for further editing. This is brilliant and offers a greatly improved workflow for photo editing. A new feature in 2.10.6 is vertical text layers, or the ability to write text top to bottom. This is useful for writing vertical-reading text in Chinese, especially for the creation of formal or fancy documents or invitations. It is also useful for creating interesting layouts in English. Much has been written about GIMP's 'healing' features that allow removal of unwanted items in a photo. In GIMP, this can be done using the Resynthsizer plugin, or the Inpainting plugin that is included in the G'MIC plugin set. While both work well, the G'MIC plugin seems to yield somewhat more consistent results. Cons Until recent editions, GIMP suffered from a rather unattractive interface and opened the main editing window and toolbars separately. While some users preferred this, I found it awkward to to use and arrange on my limited screen space. A single-window mode was introduced in version 2.8 which I prefer. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Industrial Automation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gimp- Great to have" May 25, 2023 4.0 I use GIMP on a daily basis to do all sets of tasks which could range from removing background to texture creation and image filtering. Compared to Photoshop, I believe Gimp is an easier image-manipulating software to use. Unfortunately, when most people try a new software they can easily get stuck in the first hour and just abandon it. That's not the case with Gimp since you get accustomed to it very quickly. GIMP has actually better workflow and ergonomy than Photoshop. The selection tools are just incredibly good which is a big help whenever I need to do precision work. All-in-all, It is a simple and fun software to use. Pros The aspect that for me stood out the most is that Gimp is an open-source software. Therefore you do not have to pay anything and you get a great software in return. Cons If you using Gimp for more specific works, you have to be aware that It lacks a few "important" aspects such as the support for high bit depth images (.hdr, .exr) which is very useful for those of us who work in the 3D industry, and support for CMYK. Photoshop has hundreds if not thousands of additional features and capabilities, Review Source TJ Tavaris J. Head of Software Development Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Using gimp to for any designer needs" March 24, 2024 4.0 I had a wonderful experience using the software. Pros Gimp is a lot easier to use than some of the other software's that's on the market. You can create many different things and there are tons of videos on how to use the software. Cons That you have to dock most of the UI stuff. Review Source DO Daniel O. Art Director Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GIMP is Amazing and i wouldn't sleep on it" July 13, 2022 5.0 Really helps when needed to alter an image such as removing a background colour or image or even creating an image from a photo and excluding or including other details onto the image. Great for editing images. Great for colouring comics as i do a lot of comics and illustration work, came in handy to give more clear colours especially with the quick selection tools. Pros \- Being able to export to multiple formats. - The editing tools and effects that could be applied to images to adjust the colours, brightness, contrast and saturation. - The Features are great for making a digital painting or adding colours to comics, especially the tools that help the work proceed faster like magic wand select tool, colour selection, increasing the sharpness of an image or adding a other effects on the image. Cons \- Has a bit of a learning curve and if you don't take some time to learn the software you may find yourself getting frustrated considering it has some differences from other similar software. - Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Adobe Phototshop was heavy on my computer and also i couldnt afford the license so i glad to find something as inexpensive as GIMP which can handle most tasks that i would need if i was to use Photoshop as well, granted that they have their differences both softwares are still great. Review Source Belladonna D. Director of Creative Development Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I pledge allegiance to the best little Image editor on the internet!!" January 9, 2023 5.0 Pros This tool is a very solid image editor . It ranks up there with its much more expensive competitors and delivers first rate quality work, I am very glad for the vast variety of file formats available when I save a project. I am also glad the price is so attractive I can have all my staff and vendors using the same software. Cons Gimp is not very intuitive to use. It's hard to figure out how to use the various tools without first viewing tutorials. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) When Photoshop switched from software ownership to a pay by month situation I was outraged. I switched to Gimp after reading about it and have never gone back! Review Source Bruno F. Photographer/Videomaker/Designer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Professional – AND FREE – software" May 30, 2019 5.0 I currently use GIMP as my main image editing software. GIMP is in the level of greatest image editing softwares. And I highly recommend it to everyone. GIMP is super complete. With this software and a little creativity, the sky is the limit. Pros Think of an image editing software with professional features, a huge variety of tools to edit your images, all of this at your fingertips with streamlined visuals, in intuitive, beautiful and very, very useful software on a daily basis. For those who have never heard of this before, the name may surprise, but it's GIMP that I'm talking about. This software basically accepts all sorts of images, has editing by layers, as the main image editors in the world, in addition to various filters, image controls, cutouts, opacity styles... I could spend hours and hours writing down here, if I were to describe everything the GIMP includes, and talking about everything you can do using it. And best of all: This software is FREE. You can do everything you do in a professional software, without having to pay anything for it, without monthly subscriptions, without a headache. Cons It takes a while to load when you start the software. But that's something completely justifiable due to the amount of functions and tools (and taking into account that other editing software also takes a while to load). You can open the software and go drink some water in the meantime. No more trouble. Review Source Ronald L. Content Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It proved to be a very powerful tool and a fantastic OPEN SOURCE competitor in the market." July 9, 2018 5.0 Saved me a lot of money and made easy some of the common tasks I have as photographer and web content administrator. Pros Well, obviously, it's open source! That means it's going to cost you nothing. Even if you compare it to other popular paid software around there, Gimp is not going to let you down. All the basic and mid-range functionalities are available and user friendly as you're probably used to. If I want to mention a specific thing that I love from GIMP, it's that you can Ctrl+Z when you mistakenly add a point with the lasso selection, and also you can combine polygonal selection with free-hand selection. Small details like these make of GIMP a great option at no cost. I started using it professionally after formatting my pc. I've done a lot of photography edits for customers (wedding, birthdays, etc.) and for websites (online stores) and I have never encountered a situation when I had to go back to the software I used to have. Also, every update brings new original features. The creators are not trying to be a copy of another paid software,they are trying to create a very unique tool that stands out by itself. Cons Slow evolution during its opensource nature: 7 years happened from 2.8 to 2.10, but Gimp 3 is estimated to be out at some point of 2018 so this might be changing due to the success of the last update. Shortcuts: moving to Gimp can take a couple of days of adaptation if you're used to work with other software because the commands are completely different, but as I said, it's just a couple of days. Also, it can get tricky if you want to automatize some parts of the edition. It can be done if you follow the right steps but I think they need to improve that part and make it more user friendly. Review Source Nitin S. Senior graphics designer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Remarkable easy to use photo editing software for beginners" April 21, 2022 4.0 Overall gimp is nice to have software for designers but its a life savour for deveopers who needs lots of images to add on websites. Its best for linux system and really helpful for developers and beginners. Pros Even if it lacks features, I loved that I can import photoshop plugins in gimp and extends its capability. Ultimately it reolace photoshop on Linux system for high end photo editing work. Also its really easy to learn the software even if you don't have any design background. Cons For large file size system gets freezed or slowed down. Needs restarting several times resulting frustration. Their online version needs lots of improvements like uploading and exporting multiple formats. Alternatives considered [Framer](https://www.capterra.com/p/178917/Framer/)[Figma](https://www.capterra.com/p/175027/Figma/) Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Canva is a freemium online tool that requires premium subscription to export high quality files. Gimp is free to use editing tool and hence made mw switch to this. Review Source Josip L. Sales Manager Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Free alternative for Adobe Photoshop" July 18, 2019 5.0 With Gimp I am creating weekly flyers with products from our company. We can save an enormous amount of money by doing this by ourselves and not some external design company. Pros Gimp is an open-source image manipulation program what means it is absolutely free to use. Also, you will receive regular updates which add new features and fixes bugs including security issues. It has all the abilities that for example Adobe Photoshop and other commercial programs have. It can offer even more because it is easily extensible and flexible for every environment with lots of great community plugins and scripts. Cons The user interface of Gimp is not the most beautiful one but its function is very good. It has a lot of menus and submenus so for beginners it may be a little harder to achieve some more complex operations such as retouch of a face or double exposure. Also, compatibility with Adobe file formats exists but don't except that it works perfectly. Most of the time it works flawlessly if you are opening the document from older versions of Photoshop because newer version needs some updating and updates occur approximately every 2 months which is still faster than what Adobe is doing with their Photoshop. Switched from [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) I made the switch mainly because of price. Gimp is free while Adobe Creative Cloud is a monthly based subscription which offers you a lot more software - a complete design package and access to everything you will ever need if you are at least a little in design. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Gimp - A Versatile and Powerful Image Editing Tool" April 21, 2023 5.0 My overall experience using Gimp for image editing has been very positive. I appreciate the platform's versatility, customization options, and strong community support. While it can be challenging to navigate at first, I have found that with practice and experimentation, Gimp offers a wealth of tools and features that allow me to achieve my desired editing outcomes. Overall, I would highly recommend Gimp to anyone in need of a powerful and flexible image editing tool. Pros There are several things I like about using Gimp for image editing. First and foremost, the platform is incredibly versatile, with a wide range of tools and features that allow me to manipulate images in virtually any way I can imagine. I particularly appreciate the ability to work with layers and masks, which makes it easy to edit specific parts of an image without affecting the rest. Cons While I find Gimp to be an excellent image editing tool overall, there are a few drawbacks that I have encountered. One issue is that the platform can be quite complex and overwhelming for new users, particularly those who are not familiar with image editing terminology and techniques. Additionally, while Gimp is a powerful tool, it may not have all of the features and capabilities of some of the more expensive commercial image editing software on the market. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Because of the price. Review Source AB Andrew B. Station Owner Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A good solution for image-editing needs, though not perfect" January 27, 2022 5.0 We utilise GIMP for logos and various promo materials. Despite a few persistent niggles, I would still have GIMP as my go-to editor. There are many things it does perfectly well. Pros It's great that GIMP exists, as a free image-editing software that's decently powerful, probably the equal of the old Micrografx Picture Publisher. It crashes less often nowadays, and the program opens much quicker (it used to take several minutes to open every single time, as it painstakingly re-added all the fonts and other things). Some of the included effects are quite useful. Cons When I last upgraded GIMP, I lost certain templates which I was expecting to maintain access to. One of the big bugbears is the amount of functions that have just been the same way through multiple versions, even if their implementation is not the best. Certain obvious-seeming functions are hidden within sub-menus that aren't clearly labelled. Certain things still just don't work very well, e.g. the clone tool, or just applying the same effect to multiple layers. Some of the included effects are virtually pointless, take an age to process, or crash the program. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Photoshop is too expensive for our budget. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Consultora de Comunicaciones Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### " Ideal for retouching photos" December 12, 2018 5.0 Actually for me personally it has been a great advantage to have Gimp because I can use it on any machine without the need for licenses, and it works a lot for the retouching and editing of photographs that is the main use I have given to it and that I have recommended to my supervised that they use. It's easy, fast, it's light, it's practical and no more expertise is required. Pros As an editor of an internal communication medium on a daily basis, and in the absence of private licenses for the installation of software recognized for graphic editing, Gimp became an ally for journalists who had to edit their photographs daily before uploading it to the news portal . The ease of installation, and ease of use for editing and retouching photos in size, color, brightness and resolution is for beginners and there is a lot of information and online tutorials for those who do not know it. Cons Very little publicity about its existence and the new features that the new version brings; besides, it is not intuitive for other functions that are not simply the retouching of images or photographs; as a competitor of photoshop it's a great alternative, but for quick and easy designs for social networks, there are other more intuitive programs for people who are not specialists in design program management. The official support is not very clear, and you should always resort to tutorials from other users. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Consultor técnico Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gimp" May 27, 2023 4.0 Sin duda es lo mejor que vas a encontrar de manera gratuita con la potencia del famoso Photoshop y sin dejar el dinero. Totalmente recomendable su uso. 100%. Mi experiencia es casi perfecta, mejoraría el interfaz. Pros Si deseas tener gratis la potencia del aclamado Photoshop ni lo dudes un momento, totalmente gratis y con prácticamente la misma funcionalidad y potencia. Tiene una gran variedad de prestaciones a nivel profesional si lo deseas o necesitas. Tiene capas, filtros, automatización de imágenes, y soporta una inmensa variedad de complementos que puedes descargar por separado además de los que trae de serie. Y tiene una gran cantidad de usuarios para poder resolver las dudas que te van saliendo. Y recordar, es totalmente gratis. Puedes abrir prácticamente cualquier archivo de imagen. Cons Si le tenemos que poner alguna contra, la curva de aprendizaje es algo lenta por culpa de una interfaz a mi parecer poco amigable y sencillo. Creo que en este sentido se debería de trabajar más para hacer el entorno de trabajo más natural y fácil de manejar sobre todo cuando comienzas con el manejo por lo demás no le veo ninguna contra reseñable. No probarlo es un error. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer photography Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Photoshop alternative" March 9, 2022 5.0 It's not just an experience, I'm still working with the program on a regular basis, I highly recommend it and hope to get new templates and widget enhancements Pros A nice program that is easy to work with for beginners and professionals that gives wide options in processing and saving images Cons Despite the many features, but the interface is difficult to get new templates and tools and update software Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Because of the ease of the program and the simple interface that is easy to tools and processing, in addition to the fact that the program does not need a device with high specifications to obtain satisfactory results, unlike Photoshop Review Source Mohammad M. Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An Exceptionally Well-made Software" February 4, 2022 5.0 In terms of what the software has to offer, GIMP prevails in many areas against some of the competition given its plethora of features & ease of use. While there were just a few shortcomings I noticed in the software, they never hindered my overall experience when accomplishing my work. Pros Given my last year or so of using GIMP, this is hands down my most preferable image-editing software. For the beginner or novice user such as myself, this program covers all the essentials such as brushes & patterns, selection tools, & edit photos in various formats - free of charge. As a structural engineer, I'd often find myself refining my on-site captured photos via removing residual objects or persons & occasionally adjusting the image contrast before sending them to the client. In my line of work, GIMP is a necessary tool to have. Cons One of my main gripes against GIMP is that it's impossible to select multiple layers which can sometimes be cumbersome. Furthermore, I've had a few crashes on some instances when importing high-res, 5K photos. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Most of the tools I used on Photoshop were already present on GIMP. Besides, the annual subscription of using Adobe's photo-editing tool felt a tad expensive which wasn't the case with GIMP. Review Source I. Adrian A. Fotógrafo Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good performance software but it lacks certain tools" August 2, 2018 4.0 Gimp is a good software for editing photos and images. It allows obtaining quality results for the management of photographs, having multiple formats to obtain the final products. Despite the disadvantages I mentioned above, I would not stop using Gimp, and I recommend it to the entire graphic design community, they will not regret acquiring it. Pros Gimp has very positive characteristics that complement my functions as a photographer. While I use other software to design and edit photographs, Gimp is also part of my repertoire. An excellent layer management to make the images much more colorful and realistic. These layers in turn can be combined in thousands of ways, making the software a creative solution for all graphic designers. Another interesting element of this software is that you can make or edit images that can be supported through scrips to be inserted into web pages. This feature is very important because it allows me to save time in the elaboration and coding of the image for the blogs and web pages that I currently use. Cons Sometimes I have to resort to other image manipulation software by vectors since Gimp does not have this option. I also think that this software lacks certain tools, however, I would not stop using it because I like the quality that Gimp offers for editing and the formats it allows me to work with. Review Source Cristhian Josue J. CEO Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most helpful image editing software for beginners and students, totally free" July 22, 2021 3.0 Gimp let me create my first designs, at the same time that it allowed me to train and polish my skills to design, edit, and compose images. all this is completely free, and with the assurance that is the highest quality software. Pros For 25 years, Gimp has been completely the most attractive free alternative in the branch of image editing software, in my point of view, Gimp should be the starting point for anyone interested in managing images from the computer, simple and user friendly. Cons The same characteristic that makes this software excellent, makes it very limited, being free software, Gimp is far behind matched to its paid competitors, gimp will serve us to create any design, but this may not be as complete as expected Review Source TS Toriana S. Lead Creative Designer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GIMP- The Best Kept Secret" November 16, 2023 5.0 My overall experience with GIMP has been an amazing one. I've been using GIMP since I was a teenager and never been disappointed! Pros What I like most about GIMP is that it is a completely free product. It has a wide arrange of effects, options, and settings that truly allow elevate an image. Cons What I enjoyed least about GIMP was it's overcomplicated UI and navigation. The problem with GIMP is not that limited tools, it's that effects and tools have to be found. Compared to other photo editors, things are more condensed, modern looking UI, and have a clean appearance. I wish GIMP would update it's interface to be more visually appealing and easily accessibly. Review Source Rikaz S. Medical Officer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An amazing service even when free!" April 13, 2022 4.0 GIMP is a pleasant, easy to use and most of all free! Pros I have been using GIMP for over 5 years. It's a true alternative to commercial image editors. It is quite easy to use and follows the interfaces of other popular image editors. It is able to produce images for web and other digital media. It has much of the same color palettes and filters available in other software. Cons The only major drawback I see is the lack of CMYK support. Those needing to work with the print industry will have to look elsewhere. While there is no customer support the GIMP forum offers many solutions from other users and experts. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) With the rising costs of Adobe Photoshop, GIMP was a no-brainer! Review Source MT Marek T. CEO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gimp Review 4/5" April 27, 2023 5.0 My overall experience with GIMP was positive. As a user who frequently worked with image editing and manipulation, I found the app to be a powerful and versatile tool. Pros What I liked most about GIMP was its versatility and range of features. The app offered a wide range of editing tools, from basic adjustments to more advanced features such as layer masks and color correction. Additionally, the app's open-source nature and availability across multiple platforms made it accessible and customizable for users with a variety of needs and skill levels. Cons One thing that I liked least about GIMP was its user interface. While the app offered a wide range of features, the layout and organization of the interface could be confusing and overwhelming for new users. Additionally, some of the app's advanced features could be difficult to locate or use without prior knowledge or experience. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Graphic Design](https://www.capterra.com/graphic-design-software/)