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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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Use GIMP for all your bitmap editing needs

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 16, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I use GIMP the way anyone would use other image editing tools like Photoshop. In fact, I have exclusively used GIMP in my business for over 20 years to edit images. It is easy...
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Jason August
C-Level Executive - Corporate
President
Gourmet Real Estate, Inc.
GIMP22 years of experience

Powerful, free tool

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 9, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I used GIMP to edit images and create graphics for our organization's SharePoint Online environment. This usually involves adding transparency layers to photos and removing th...
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Michael Wagnon
Engineer - Information Technology
Cloud System Engineer
PHI Aviation
GIMP3 years of experience

IT Professional's Review of GIMP for Windows

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 3, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
GIMP is a go-to application for me to perform all kinds of graphical creation and editing. I've used it to update company logos, to create and modify technical diagrams, to co...
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Brian McMahon
Manager - Information Technology
Manager of Technology
PCL Solutions
GIMP22 years of experience

GIMP is My Go-To Photo Editing Choice

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 2, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I work with a ton of photos of adorable dogs and cats from our community. Some of these photos are good, some aren't. Some need lots of manipulation and some just need resizin...
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Rene Agredano
Executive - Marketing
Advocacy Journalist and Co-Founder
Tripawds.com
GIMP10 years of experience

Everything you need. None of the fluff!

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 29, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I primarily use GIMP for editing staff identification photos. It makes the process super easy, the service is free and continues to stay current with the latest updates. I hav...
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Haley Mattison
Administrative Assistant - Other
Admin and Data Assistant
Winding Waters Clinic
GIMP6 years of experience
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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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Product Details

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.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of GIMP are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Use GIMP for all your bitmap editing needs

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 16, 2024
JA
Jason August
President
Gourmet Real Estate, Inc. (Real Estate, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
GIMP
22 years of experience
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Pros
  • Bitmap photo editing
  • Working on multiple platforms including: GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows.
  • Bang for the buck, it's free!
Cons
  • Vector graphic editing would be great internally, instead of inkscape
  • Video editing would be great
  • Marketing! Not enough people know about GIMP.

IT Professional's Review of GIMP for Windows

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 03, 2024
BM
Brian McMahon
Manager of Technology
PCL Solutions (Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
GIMP
22 years of experience
Pros
  • photo editing
  • provide compatibility with numerous file formats
  • make it very simple to manipulate layers in a file
  • Plugins
Cons
  • GIMP should make the font tool more intuitive. Make it easier to change fonts during edit process without resetting the typeface selection.
  • Build in selection/move ability within tools like the typeface tool... I.e. don't require toggle between selection tool and typeface tool when wanting to move a line of type within a layer. Likewise with shapes, etc.

GIMP is My Go-To Photo Editing Choice

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 02, 2024
RA
Rene Agredano
Advocacy Journalist and Co-Founder
Tripawds.com (Veterinary, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
GIMP
10 years of experience
View profile
Pros
  • Photo editing
  • Photo retouching
  • Image resizing
  • Image opening and re-saving as other file type
Cons
  • It can stand to be a bit more user friendly. GIMP feels like a more advanced software.
  • Better online help documentation is needed.
  • The interface is pretty small, with tiny type. I'd love to see it bigger.

Everything you need. None of the fluff!

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
December 29, 2023
HM
Haley Mattison
Admin and Data Assistant
Winding Waters Clinic (Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
GIMP
6 years of experience
Pros
  • Lasso tool is great for getting a nice clean cut around the edges
  • Easy removal of backgrounds
  • Layering - simplified.
Cons
  • If you have never used a photo editing software it can be a little overwhelming with so many buttons and not always clear on their function.

Powerful, free tool

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 09, 2024
MW
Michael Wagnon
Cloud System Engineer
PHI Aviation (Aviation & Aerospace, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
GIMP
3 years of experience
Pros
  • Powerful
  • Robust
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Somewhat complex
  • Outdated UI
  • Overwhelming for new users
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