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What is GIMP?

GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then.

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What is GIMP?

GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then.

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What is GIMP?

GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then. GIMP has an active community of users and developers, making it a constantly evolving graphics software.

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GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then.

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The most common users of GIMP are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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GIMP is a versatile software that caters to a wide range of user needs, making it a popular choice for image manipulation and design projects. Users rely on GIMP to create visually appealing social media posts and edit photos, effectively attracting customers with high-quality visuals. This software proves invaluable in maintaining brand consistency across various channels such as social media, advertising, postcards, and flyers. With its simple yet powerful layering tools, GIMP facilitates the construction of eye-catching flyers and brand portfolios. Additionally, GIMP is often used to customize images and designs received from corporate offices, adapting them to fit the local experience seamlessly.

Many users favor GIMP as an alternative to other image manipulation programs like Adobe Photoshop due to its extensive features and ease of use. Whether it's manipulating logos, creating product labels, or crafting complex backgrounds for projects, GIMP's robust set of tools allows users to achieve their desired results quickly and efficiently. Even with its rich feature set, GIMP remains accessible for those with prior knowledge of other image manipulation programs. Moreover, graphic design departments find GIMP to be a cost-effective and adaptable editing solution that offers excellent options for designers.

In addition to its applications in the design realm, GIMP is also highly regarded in architectural projects where reliability and problem-free experiences are crucial. Likewise, users who regularly create graphical instructions and technical documentation highly recommend GIMP for its ability to deliver professional-grade results without the need for expensive professional graphics editors. Development teams also benefit from using GIMP as it allows them to make quick changes to graphics needed in applications without incurring the costs of expensive Photoshop licenses. Overall, GIMP proves itself as a powerful yet user-friendly software that caters to various use cases across different industries.

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Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
Photoshop is top of the line, but for a free product, GIMP is the best! I’ve used Canva and Picart for free as well, and although those offer a lot of great options, GIMP is the closest thing to Photoshop. If you just want to make collages, I would go with Canva, but for actual photo editing, GIMP is a great free option.
Jason August | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP is gerat for bitmap editing. It has lots of plugins and even allows for automation. It is less appropriate for things outside of its scope like vector graphic editing and video editing. However, sticking with bitmap editing has worked well for GIMP over the years. I would recommend it!
January 09, 2024

Powerful, free tool

Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP allows me to easily create reusable assets of our fleet through the use of transparency layers and editing tools. It contains a powerful set of tools to manipulate images. It provides a great introduction for users just getting into digital image creation who aren't ready to commit to the cost of other similar products in the same category.
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP is best suited as somewhat of a Photoshop alternative: image creation/editing, graphic design, and is especially true when dealing with raster files.

For vector formats, I prefer a tool more suited such as Inkscape.
Rene Agredano | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
I think it's great if you work with lots of images at one time as I do. Open them all up within GIMP, and start editing.

It's especially nice if you don't have the budget for Adobe products, and just need a quality photo editing software for occasional use. It's almost identical to Photoshop, but less user-friendly.

If you only need to make minor photo changes or want to do cutesy collages and things, online editors are better for your needs.
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
This software is very similar in fashion to Adobe PhotoShop and can be used in many of the same ways. I have yet to use all of the features myself but continue to find new ways to use it. I particularly like the ease of removing backgrounds from photos for ID badges.
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP is a great all-around FREE! graphics editor, it has a toolset that easily compares to those of expensive professional editors. It is suitable for use in most scenarios when a graphics editor is needed. GIMP does not natively support RAW file editing and would require external applications/plug-ins to support this functionality.
Score 7 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP is great for anyone ranging from personal use to a small business. But, if you are a large business and have a sufficient budget, I would recommend you to opt for an expensive paid software like Photoshop, that would provide not only great features but also public recognition.
Its great for beginners wanting to start editing photos, there is a small learning curve that could be gotten used to in no time.
Jonathan Thommarson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP is a great program to jump into image manipulation and creation. I use it mostly with stock images to add locally customized content, and it is simple to use. I had little to no previous experience in image editing but I was able to navigate the software easily and figure out how to use the different tools properly. I have not done a lot of raw image creation in GIMP, but I think there are plenty of tools within GIMP to help people create what they want to create.
Zach Lung | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP has been a great tool for image manipulation, resizing, and layering. It is my go-to when creating logos or adding transparency to parts of an image/logo. It is also extremely helpful for complex flyers or other projects that require many parts to be moved around and changed. However I wish there were more options for organizing large projects such as social media posts for the upcoming month within the platform.
Stiavetti Daniele | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
I use it in architectural design--both for the design phase and for the compilation of all official documents that I have to send to the public administration to obtain building permits. Its very simple interface allows me to work quickly without wasting time.
Its compatibility with other softwares allows me to interface with other users who use other programs.
Adam Jackson FGCLP MAHRI | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP is comparable to other image manipulation applications, and as it's free, it's a great alternative. It may not have the complete list of functionality that other applications have, but it does everything that we require it to do other than exporting in the CMYK colour format. We have worked around this obstacle though.
Paola Santino | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
GIMP can be very helpful in companies or advertising and marketing agencies since it is a very powerful design tool with excellent features, however, the implementation of GIMP can be a little slow and difficult since not all users know how to use this tool.
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
GIMP is well suited for small startups or freelancers that need tools that are useful and cost-effective. GIMP provides that as it is open source. GIMP is also useful if you only need to make occasional graphic modifications and don't need the cost of more expensive tools. GIMP behaves like an expensive graphic manipulation tool but without the high overhead making it great for one-off projects.
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