--- description: Review of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/4151/graphic-design/software) > [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](/software/213277/gimp-gnu-image-manipulation-program) # GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/213277/gimp-gnu-image-manipulation-program Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/213277/gimp-gnu-image-manipulation-program?page=2) > GIMP is an open-source image editor designed to help illustrators, graphic designers and photographers create and edit artworks, photos, and paintings using defined publishing workflows. It provides a customizable interface, which businesses can use to customize widget themes, icon sizes, colors, spacing and more. Key features include photo enhancement, digital retouching, preview mode, multiple file formats, data export. It offers a channel mixer, which lets professionals eliminate lens tilt effects and distortions across images using filters in a corrective mode. Additionally, the crop tool lets users edit the active layer in an image and use auto-shrink functionality to locate the border. It is available for free of cost and support is extended via documentation and tutorials. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 3493 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 3493 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: GIMP ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: GIMP is an open-source software. It is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - CAD Tools - Design Management - Image Editing - Pattern, Color & Art Storage - Search/Filter ## Integrations (2 total) - Adobe Photoshop - Inkscape ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4151/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canva](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/241577/canva) — 4.7/5 (13245 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/221524/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2434 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/222562/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8642 reviews) 4. 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I'm happy with it. ----- ### "Good Software" — 5.0/5 > **Caroline** | *27 March 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > It's good. I mainly get done what I need to get done. ----- ### "Average" — 3.0/5 > **Tomas** | *9 November 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gimp has a lot of capabilities to extend its basic functionality with plugins > > **Cons**: Its user interface is not very friendly and could use a redesign ----- ### "Best Saftware GIMP" — 5.0/5 > **Rama** | *2 December 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It handles photo retouching, color correction, and quick image edits without any cost. For designers starting out or working on lightweight edits, it’s a solid alternative. I appreciate the transparency tools and how customizable the interface is. > > **Cons**: The learning curve is steeper than expected, mainly because the interface isn’t as intuitive as paid solutions. Some tools also feel slower or less refined. > > I don’t use GIMP daily, but whenever I revisit it for specific tasks, it adjusts well and remains surprisingly flexible for a free tool. ----- ### "Free, open-source image editing - can't ask for anything more." — 5.0/5 > **Ben** | *17 March 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fantastic, free, high end and advanced open-source photo editing software. > > **Cons**: Can't think of any cons, especially for a free platform. ----- Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/213277/gimp-gnu-image-manipulation-program?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/213277/gimp-gnu-image-manipulation-program) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data