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, iPhone and Android 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, Linux, iPad + Free, Android, Android + Free, Mac and Online. 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. PurePixel icon
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    A 100% offline image converter for Windows — fast batch processing with no uploads, no tracking, and no subscriptions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. ContoursPhoto is a professional image editing app that goes beyond traditional layer-based workflows, offering creative tools you simply won’t find in other editors.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. PhotoSir icon
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    PhotoSir is a powerful and professional photo editor, which is also a user-friendly alternative to Photoshop. With the brand-new product design and latest built-in AI algorithm, each individual user is competent to create their own arts faster and easier.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Restore old, damaged, or faded photos using AI. Fix scratches, boost clarity, and optionally apply artistic or vintage styles. Ideal for scanned family photos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. AI Avatar icon
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    AI Avatar is an advanced photo-enhancing application that utilizes artificial intelligence to transform ordinary pictures into over 1000 unique avatars. The app allows users to convert their portraits into artistic masterpieces and share them on various social media platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. ImageTool icon
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    Transform, edit, and optimize your images with our comprehensive suite of online tools. Fast, secure, and completely free to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. InstantPhoto is a free, browser-based photo editor built for people who just want to edit a photo without any friction.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. SpeedSketch is a free, web-based AI tool that instantly converts any image into a smooth hand-drawn sketch animation. Whether you’re a content creator, teacher, student, or marketer, you can create engaging explainer videos and social media content in just a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Revolutionary Photo Editor and Graphic Designer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Green Screen Wizard is a Windows-based green screen software application, also known as chroma key software, that offers quick and easy removal of green screen backgrounds from photos created using green screen photography.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Adobe Photoshop
     
  11. QAquarelle icon
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    Qaquarelle is a very young opensource Qt4-based painting application that is supposed to provide a native way of painting with emulated traditional instruments, including watercolor simulation, full support for tablets and OpenGL-based processing in GPU.

    67 QAquarelle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. ShiftN icon
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    ShiftN is an intelligent tool capable of analyzing photos and fixing the line distortion (line convergence) effect automatically or with minimal user’s input. Batch processing. The software analyzes the source image, detects vertical lines and performs the correction, making...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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