GIMP Alternatives

Apps similar to GIMP include Krita, which is free and open source. Other options are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity and Photopea. There's no shortage of Image Editors like GIMP, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Linux and Android.

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  1. Ruwa icon

    Ruwa

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    Ruwa is a free and open-source desktop application for digital painting and illustration on Windows. It combines a focused, customizable interface with a flexible brush system designed for both simple sketching and more detailed artwork.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RU flagRussia
    A focused digital painting workspace with brushes, layers, color controls, effects, navigation, and customizable panels.
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  4. Omadesign icon

    Omadesign

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    Omadesign is an open-source (MIT) creative suite for Linux, written in Rust. Vector design, painting, and motion share one native app, with ARM64 and x86_64 builds and a one-line install. It's an open alternative to Illustrator, Photoshop, or Affinity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Native Design workspace with editable gradient fills and strokes.
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  6. PictBear icon

    PictBear

     6 likes

    PictBear is an image editor and paint program that is very friendly toward the beginning user, PictBear is very straightforward and easy to use no matter what your skill level is.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    PictBear screenshot 1
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  7. SmartDeblur icon

    SmartDeblur

     4 likes

    Restoration of distorted images is one of the most interesting and important problems of image processing - from the theoretical, as well as from the practical point of view. There are especial cases: blurring due to incorrect focus and blurring due to movement - and these very...

    14 SmartDeblur alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    SmartDeblur screenshot 1
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  9. PixelStyle icon

    PixelStyle

     10 likes

    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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CN flagChina
    PixelStyle Photo Editor for Mac
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  10. Kala Paint icon

    Kala Paint

     2 likes

    Built by painters for painters

    Brushes that feel great to use, tools that make art fun again: Kala Paint is a powerful new painting software built to fully replace old subscription programs. No Generative AI, ever.

    40 Kala Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Kala Paint screenshot 1
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  11. Pixel•OnlineCreation icon

    Pixel•OnlineCreation

     3 likes

    Pixel•OnlineCreation is a unique website where you can edit and create anything as easily as clicking on buttons.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Pixel•OnlineCreation screenshot 1
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  12. Formulas icon

    Formulas

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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
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  13. scri.ch icon

    scri.ch

     6 likes

    scri.ch is a hackable, open source and minimal drawing tool. Learn more about tips and hacks on http://about.scri.ch/

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    scri.ch screenshot 1
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  14. Image Converter Plus icon

    Image Converter Plus

     7 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Resizing images with Image Converter Plus
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  15. mpaint.net icon

    mpaint.net

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    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
    mpaint.net screenshot 1
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