Free GIMP Alternatives for Android

GIMP is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best free Android alternative is Pixlr. 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 Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Android alternatives to GIMP are Sly, MediBang Paint, Fossify Paint and Polarr.

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GIMP alternatives are mainly Photo Editors, but if you're looking for Image Editors or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, iPad, Linux, iPad + Free, iPhone, Android + Free and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GIMP.
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  1. Pixlr icon
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    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    224 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to GIMP
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    Similar interface and similar tools.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    Nothing like Gimp it's a really minimal toned town bad vertion to photoshop and gimp

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    Hank_Scorpio
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    2

    Missing loads of features gimp has. Can’t make layers. Selection tools are basically nonexistent. Disappointing.

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    • Most users think Pixlr is a great GIMP alternative.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  2. Sly icon
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    Sly is a user-friendly, offline image editor requiring no expertise; adjust brightness, contrast, apply effects, and export in JPEG or PNG formats with control over metadata.

    36 Sly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Online
     
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    Sly is like iPhone gallery photo editing: not bad but not for anything serious.

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    • Sly is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  3. Fossify Paint icon
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    Privacy-centric digital drawing tool perfect for all skill levels. Create, customize, and share art with adjustable brushes, canvas colors, and versatile format support via PNG, JPG, and SVG without compromising your privacy—fully open-source.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Polarr icon
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    Offers advanced filters, high-precision color and light tools, clarity, dehaze, batch export, watermarking, custom filter creation, touch and mouse access, infinite undo, HSL/RGB curves, blending, and workspace customization for versatile editing needs.

    139 Polarr alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    166 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    No way comparable to GIMP, much too simple in functions. It doesn't give as much options for editing images, as GIMP does.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Adobe Photoshop Express is a great GIMP alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Photoshop Express is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  6. Fotor icon
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    Comprehensive online editor offering filters, frames, text, stickers, collage creation, graphic design, templates for social media, batch editing, photo retouching, mobile and desktop access, regular updates, and direct sharing to social channels.

    192 Fotor alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    • Mac
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    • Online
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  7. Tux Paint icon
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    Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). Tux Paint is used in schools around the world as a computer literacy drawing activity. It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging...

    40 Tux Paint alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
    • Haiku
     
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    Comments about Tux Paint as an Alternative to GIMP
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    It's simple to use and I can make all sorts of abstract backgrounds on it! It feels like KidPix on a strict budget, but at least like GIMP, Corel Paint and FireAlpaca I can blend colours. The sound effects can be hit or miss, but they're fun for children at least.

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    • Tux Paint is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  8. Litrato icon
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    Litrato is an app for editing photos and saving those changes to the gallery.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Android
     
  9. HEAVYPAINT icon
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    A simple yet secretly powerful painting app! Focus on pure colors and shapes with a streamlined interface. Ideal for plein air painting, color notes, sketches and studies.

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Mac
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  10. Bazaart icon
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    Bazaart® is an award winning photo collage and design app. It allows you to create masterpieces on the go, and seamlessly work with Adobe Creative Cloud. Bazaart is available on iOS and Android devices.

    28 Bazaart alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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