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 page was last updated Sep 26, 2024
  1. Seashore icon
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    Seashore is an open source image editor for Mac OS. It features gradients, textures and anti-aliasing for both text and brush strokes. It supports multiple layers and alpha channel editing. It is based around the GIMPs technology and uses the same native file format.

    121 Seashore alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Seashore Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Crop images
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    Carl Winbäck

    IMHO Seashore has a much more friendly user interface than GIMP.

    Positive commentSep 3, 2020
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    • Seashore is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  2. VanceAI icon
     2 likes

    VanceAI provides AI enhancing, upscaling, sharpening, denoising, background removing, and more, with only one click to free your hands from complicated photo processing. All AI tools are available across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

    28 VanceAI alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    VanceAI Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Image Processing
    3.  AI-Powered
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    • VanceAI is the most popular SaaS alternative to GIMP.

    • VanceAI is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  3. Litrato icon
     4 likes

    Litrato is an app for editing photos and saving those changes to the gallery.

    68 Litrato alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Presets
    3.  Photographic filters
    4.  Crop images
    5.  Photo effects
    6.  Custom filters
    Discontinued

    Its original developer moved on to other projects in 2020, but encourages others to contribute: https://github.com/DrMint/Litrato/issues/11(Reassigned from dangerous by on 2023-11-12)

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  4. Tux Paint icon
     22 likes

    Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). Tux Paint is used in schools around the world as a computer literacy drawing activity. It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging...

    45 Tux Paint alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Haiku
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    Guest

    It's simple to use and I can make all sorts of abstract backgrounds on it! It feels like KidPix on a strict budget, but at least like GIMP, Corel Paint and FireAlpaca I can blend colours. The sound effects can be hit or miss, but they're fun for children at least.

    Positive commentMay 11, 2020
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    • Tux Paint is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  5. Wondershare Fotophire icon
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    Perfect your photos and apply 200+ effects. Remove or replace background in few clicks! Remove unwanted objects from any photo.

    34 Wondershare Fotophire alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wondershare Fotophire Features

    1.  Remove Image Background
    2.  Remove watermark
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Image Processing
    Wondershare Fotophire iconGIMP Icon

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  6. Hornil StylePix icon
     23 likes

    Hornil Stylepix, or simply StylePix, is a graphics editing program with a number of advanced features. StylePix is an acronym for Style Pictures. This means your pictures with nice style. If you have no experience, you can easily learn how to edit image and retouching your...

    76 Hornil StylePix alternatives
    Hornil StylePix screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Hornil StylePix Features

    1.  Portable
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  7. KRESKA.art icon
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    KRESKA.art is a free online drawing and painting app that lets you create art directly in your web browser. It offers a simple interface, diverse brushes, and unique features like auto-color tracing. You can use it to sketch and paint without any downloads or installations.

    14 KRESKA.art alternatives
    KRESKA.art screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Drawing Tablet Support
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Non Destructive Editing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Custom Brushes
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Pixel Art
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