GIMP Alternatives

GIMP is described as 'Advanced image manipulation tool offering comprehensive tools for photo retouching, composition, and batch processing in a free package' 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, Affinity Photo, Adobe Photoshop 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 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. VisualGPT icon
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    VisualGPT.io is a free AI platform for creating professional visuals in seconds. Transform text, URLs, and tweets into visualizations, charts, or mind maps, or generate high-quality images with popular AI models.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Bring your memories back to life in just one tap! Old Photo Restore Repair - OIR is the ultimate AI-powered photo restoration app designed to restore old photos, remove scratches, colorize black and white pics, and enhance image quality automatically.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Paintrix Studio is a powerful digital art app built for iPad and Apple Pencil. Create stunning artwork with handcrafted brushes, rich layers, and professional-grade tools. Bring your creative vision to life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  4. 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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    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
     
  6. 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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. 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
     
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    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)
     
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    Revolutionary Photo Editor and Graphic Designer.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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

    • Pay once
    • 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Efficiently compare up to four images or videos with advanced features like split and single screen modes, zoom, pan, and playback adjustments. Supports JPEG, PNG, WEBP, MP4, and WEBM formats, streamlining multimedia analysis without professional editing tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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