GIMP Alternatives

GIMP is described as 'Free open-source suite with advanced photo retouching, composition, batch processing, plugin extensibility, custom scripting, and wide file format compatibility' and is a leading digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GIMP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best GIMP alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GIMP are Paint.NET, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity and Photopea.

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GIMP alternatives are mainly Image Editors, but if you're looking for Photo Editors or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad, Android, Linux, iPad + Free, Android + Free, Online 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. PixelStyle icon
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    PixelStyle Photo Editor for Mac is an all-in-one photo editing and graphic design software, providing professional high-quality photo processing tools to edit the photos, enhance and touch up photos on Mac OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Formulas icon
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    Dozens of custom, multilayered photo effects unlike anything available on the App Store, ranging from basic color and tonal to authentic vintage film emulations, textured finishes, and painterly and artistic styles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
     
  3. Paintbrush icon
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    Paintbrush is a simple paint program for Mac OS X, reminiscent of Microsoft Paint and Apple’s own now-defunct MacPaint. It provides users with a means to make simple images quickly, something which has been noticeably absent from the Mac for...

    34 Paintbrush alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    It's very simple and feels like MS Paint, but I can use it for simple drawings. You can even switch colour modes (I personally love the crayon mode).

    • Paintbrush is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
    • Paintbrush is a Digital Painting GIMP is an Image Editor
  4. Image Converter Plus is a conversion and resizing software for Windows. It can convert files across various image formats while maintaining quality. It allows users to save images in popular formats and includes a quick conversion feature.

    56 Image Converter Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. free online image editor using HTML5. Edit, adjust your images, add effects online in your browser, without installing anything...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. CodedColor PhotoStudio by 1STEIN is a Windows photo viewer and editor to organize, edit, resize, reformat, correct, compare, sort, watermark, annotate and print digital images, and to edit EXIF and IPTC data in digital photos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Presets and filters for Lightroom to enhance your photos. Make stunning photos easily in just few clicks. 

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
     
  8. FenoPhoto icon
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    With just one-click you can enhance and remove most common defects of any digital photo.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  9. Lensa icon
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    Lensa is the best photo app for selfies. It automates editing process allowing you to make perfect pictures in a matter of seconds.

    71 Lensa alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Phoduit icon
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    Phoduit is a non-destructive photo editor with a node-based user interface. Rapidly refine and retouch your photos, batch process, develop RAW images and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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