GIMP

The GIMP Team · Open source · Graphics & design

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for photo retouching, image composition, and graphic design. Developed by The GIMP Team under the GPL-3.0 license, it provides advanced tools including customizable brushes, layers, selection modes, and channel manipulation.

Download for Windows

download.gimp.org · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
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✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 3.2.6.0
Release date: Sept. 10, 2026
License: GPL-3.0
Installer type: inno

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id GIMP.GIMP.3 -e

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Download for macOS

download.gimp.org · Official website

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Version: 3.2.6
License: GPL-3.0
Installer type: dmg

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.

brew install --cask gimp

SHA256 (file verification)

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Open official page for Linux

flathub.org · Official website

✓ Official source (Flathub)
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026

Version: 3.2.8
Release date: Nov. 2, 2026
License: GPL-3.0
Installer type: flatpak

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Open a terminal, paste the command and press Enter. Flatpak and Flathub must be set up; Linux Mint has them by default, for other distributions see flathub.org/setup.

flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP

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GIMP 3.2.6.0: what's new?

Official release notes →

Highlights

Layer-based non-destructive image editing and composition
Extensive selection, masking, and retouching toolset
Support for various file formats including PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and PSD
Extensible architecture supporting Python and Scheme scripts

Who is it for?

GIMP is designed for photographers, graphic designers, and illustrators who need advanced image editing tools without paying subscription fees.

Good to know before installing

The user interface has a steep learning curve for users migrating from other graphic software.
Native CMYK workflow support is limited compared to dedicated print publishing applications.
Some complex Photoshop proprietary features may not import perfectly.

Screenshots

How to install

Windows

Click the download button to get the official Windows installer.
Alternatively, install using Winget with 'winget install --id GIMP.GIMP.3 -e'.
Run the setup file and follow the on-screen installation prompts.

Alternatives

All GIMP alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

Is GIMP completely free to use for commercial projects?

Yes, GIMP is released under the GNU General Public License v3, allowing free use for personal and commercial work.

Can GIMP open and edit Adobe Photoshop files?

GIMP can open and export PSD files, though some proprietary Photoshop features like smart objects may not be fully supported.

Does GIMP support CMYK color mode natively?

GIMP operates primarily in RGB, but CMYK color separation and soft proofing can be handled using plugins or color profiles.