Free GIMP Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to GIMP for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Mac alternative is Krita, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GIMP and many of them are free and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Mac alternatives to GIMP are Affinity, PhotoCraft, darktable and PhotoSplice.

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  1. Krita icon
     1515 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    175 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Android Tablet
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Epic Games Store
    • F-Droid
    • AppImage
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  2. Affinity icon
     97 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    118 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
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  3. PhotoCraft icon
     61 likes

    Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors and brushes in a native app written entirely in Rust. Open source, offline, and yours.

    14 PhotoCraft alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Online
    • Fedora
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  4. darktable icon
     376 likes

    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    95 darktable alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  5. PhotoSplice icon
     39 likes

    Offline raster and vector editor with PSD/PSB support, layer groups, clipping and layer masks, layer styles, smart objects and smart filters. It includes drawing, retouching and path tools, advanced text layout, action playback, scripts, sidebar plugins, and file dialogs.

    48 PhotoSplice alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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  6. RawTherapee icon
     245 likes

    Raw photo processing software with advanced control over demosaicing. Ideal for newcomers, semi-professionals, and professionals. Supports HDR DNGs, JPGs, and TIFFs, with in-house enhancements for some camera models. Open-source, lacks digital asset management.

    81 RawTherapee alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  7. MyPaint icon
     398 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    147 MyPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. Photoscape icon
     266 likes

    PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

    208 Photoscape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  9. PhotoGIMP icon
     35 likes

    Open-source patch modifies the layout, shortcuts, and workspace of the image editor to resemble Adobe's design, providing custom splash screens, icon, and menus for ease of use, while retaining original features and supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.

    24 PhotoGIMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  10. FireAlpaca icon
     92 likes

    FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily. We made it possible to provide the completely free download, in order for our products to be experienced by more users from all over the world. It is available for both Mac and Windows users!

    137 FireAlpaca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  11. ItsPaint icon
     11 likes

    MS Paint for the Mac. Native, free and open source: blank canvas at any size, drop one image onto another, crop, and mark up screenshots.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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