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. DxO PhotoLab icon
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    Conversion software for Mac and PC that automatically corrects optical flaws, extends dynamic range, and seamlessly removes digital noise from images.

    41 DxO PhotoLab alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. AzPainter icon
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    AzPainter is a full color painting program for Linux. It's a lightweight tool with tablet pressure support, and provides basic functions such as selection, layers, filters. you can use it for painting, image editing, or pixel art making.

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    • Linux
    • AppImage
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  3. Node-based batch image processor that runs entirely in your browser. No signup, no uploads to cloud — your images never leave your device. Build visual pipelines (Load ? Resize ? Crop ? Compress ? Export), process hundreds of images in one click, download as ZIP.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Comprehensive tool for image editing, retouching, bitmap creation, digital painting, and RAW editing. Streamlined web exporting makes it ideal for professionals seeking to enhance visual elements efficiently.

    19 Corel Photo-Paint alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  5. Photomator icon
     6 likes

    Mobile editor offers 30+ color adjustments, AI upscaling, smart selection, noise removal, object eraser, RAW and Apple ProRAW support, film-style presets, batch edits, real-time histograms, deep Photos and iCloud integration, plus LUT export and pro-level features.

    70 Photomator alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Fotor icon
     64 likes

    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.

    207 Fotor alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. Paintstorm icon
     22 likes

    Paintstorm Studio is created for professional digital painting. And a major role in this program play the brushes. We did our best so that you can easily and quickly adjust the brushes suitable for your painting style.

    44 Paintstorm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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  8. Fog Panther icon
     5 likes

    Raster graphics editor featuring non-destructive layer-based editing with 24 blend modes, 18 advanced tools, masks, Unicode text, CMYK color support, pro filters, unlimited undo, PSD and AVIF compatibility, visual history, print workflows, and high-res image support.

    21 Fog Panther alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
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  9. Pixen icon
     18 likes

    Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an...

    76 Pixen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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  10. GPS (aka Gimp Paint Studio) is a collection of brushes, patterns, color gradients, accompanying tool presets and dynamics. Tool presets are a simply saved tool options, highly useful feature of the GIMP.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GIMP
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  11. Pocket Paint icon
     21 likes

    Pocket Paint is a paint editor that, among others, allows setting parts of pictures to transparent and zooming up to pixel level.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. Acorn icon
     75 likes

    Image editor for macOS offering AI-powered background removal, live text detection, non-destructive filters, unlimited layers, vector shapes, collage creation, extensive file support including PSD and RAW formats, and tools for both designers and hobbyists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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