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, iPad, Linux and iPhone apps. The best GIMP alternative is Paint.NET, which is free. Other great apps like GIMP are Krita, Affinity Photo, Adobe Photoshop and Photopea.

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GIMP alternatives are mainly Digital Painting Tools but may also be Image Editors or Photo Editors.  Other popular filters includes iPad + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GIMP.
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GIMP alternatives page was last updated Sep 26, 2024
  1. Corel Vector icon
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    Web-based vector app offering cross-platform access for design enthusiasts and professionals. Features customizable templates, cloud storage, and intuitive tools for universal use.

    72 Corel Vector alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Built-in Color Picker
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Website wireframing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Embedded tutorials
    11.  Web fonts
    12.  Browser-based
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  2. Pixen icon
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    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...

    68 Pixen alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Pixel Art
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Drawing Tablet Support
    9.  Onion skinning
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  3. Sumo Paint icon
     73 likes

    Sumo Paint is a powerful image editor with a long-standing history as a fully capable Photoshop clone in the browser. Being designed for the browser, it's accessible on practically any system and loads much faster than most comparable desktop tools while still providing core...

    107 Sumo Paint alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Sumo Paint iconGIMP Icon

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    Comments about Sumo Paint as an Alternative to GIMP
     
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    At least with GIMP I can readily save my work anytime and be assured I can access it post-2020; with Sumo Paint, though I can blend better, it feels a little like I have to rush because, flash app (though there's a new plug-in-free version online now).

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    • Sumo Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  4. Fotor icon
     57 likes

    Fotor is a online picture editor and graphic designer, allowing you to use online photo editing tools, such as add filters, frames, text, stickers and effects…and apply design tools to make creative photo designs and graphics.

    188 Fotor alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Fotor Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Handwriting recognition
    3.  Collage
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Design template
    6.  Automatic brightness dimming
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Blur Filter
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  5. Verve Painter icon
     20 likes

    Verve (Dictionary: Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition...) is the result of a curious idea I had to try using the graphics hardware to run a fluid dynamics simulation.

    55 Verve Painter alternatives
    Verve Painter screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Verve Painter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Vector painting
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  6. SketchPort icon
     22 likes

    SketchPort is an online drawing community with free software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. Draw, chat, vote, be inspired, be challenged and earn badges!

    30 SketchPort alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    SketchPort Features

    1. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
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  7. showFoto icon
     14 likes

    You can use it to view your photographs and improve them. Showfoto is the standalone image editor of the digiKam project.

    109 showFoto alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • KDE

    showFoto Features

    1.  Image browser
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