GIMP Alternatives for iPad

GIMP is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Adobe Photoshop. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pixlr or MediBang Paint. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GIMP and many of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to GIMP are Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Clip Studio Paint and Polarr.

GIMP alternatives are mainly Image Editors but may also be Photo Editors or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GIMP.

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Adobe Photoshop
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232 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll.
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Adobe Photoshop Features
1. Support for LayersAdobe Photoshop supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Color PickerAdobe Photoshop allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
3. Content-Aware FillAdobe Photoshop can quickly remove objects from your photo and it will fill in the picture based on the rest of the available content.
4. Non Destructive EditingAdobe Photoshop allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
5. Hardware AcceleratedAdobe Photoshop can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
6. Pressure SensitivityAdobe Photoshop can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Photoshop can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
8. Works OfflineAdobe Photoshop can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Drawing Tablet SupportAdobe Photoshop supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Color correction
Photo effects
Advanced brush settings
Image Processing
Raster graphics
Intuitive Interface
Resizing dpi
License management
Integrated stock library
Drawing 2D
Adobe Photoshop vs GIMP opinions
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dbbest
Generally - photoshop is a very good tool, with a lot of staff inside. It's a quite good alternative if a pricing is not a question.
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Guest
GIMP was never meant to be a direct rival to Photoshop, since the latter has more functions and takes even more computer resources in order to run compared to GIMP.
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22Ezra22
Easiest to use and has the most features. With most Photoshop alternatives you cannot even re-edit text after typing.
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Henry220
Yes, PH costs a lot. But It's still very effective there are much more features for a professional photographer and to my mind PH has more convenient workflow.
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Guest
Its not free, should not be listed on par with GIMP
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Affinity Photo
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95 alternatives to Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo is a professional, full-featured raster graphics editor. Working in Affinity Photo is always live and you can pan and zoom at 60fps, with live previews and non destructive application. It supports unlimited layers and a dedicated RAW editing workspace, as well as...
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Affinity Photo Features
1. Non Destructive EditingAffinity Photo allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
2. Support for LayersAffinity Photo supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. LightweightAffinity Photo consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. No Coding RequiredAffinity Photo can be used without an coding or programming skills.
5. Dark ModeAffinity Photo supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedAffinity Photo is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. Works OfflineAffinity Photo can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. WYSIWYG SupportAffinity Photo integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
9. Ad-freeAffinity Photo doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
No Subscription
Open PSD files
Optimal performance
Color management
Photo effects
Regulation layers
Photoshop Plugins Support
Apple Pencil support
Batch processing
Vectorscope
Affinity Photo vs GIMP opinions
Most users think Affinity Photo is a great alternative to GIMP.
Aristomenis
Low price for many features that are very close, if not better that Photoshop's.
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wonderwarthog
Well it's not free, but for 50 bucks it's still a steal. And no subscription nonsense like "that other photo editing app"…
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Guest
GIMP is free and Affinity is not, however, Affinity photo isn't expensive and it has non-destructive editing and superb capacity for making selections. GIMP doesn't have these features yet. For me, GIMP is straight forward and a great workhorse, but I find myself using Affinity Photo more and more.
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Mosrod
Very similar to Photoshop and a great photo editing program for only $50
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sharevari
It's a considerably cheaper version of Photoshop.
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Pixlr
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Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
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207 alternatives to Pixlr
Pixlr® makes it easy to transform everyday images into stunning works of art. Whether you’re applying a quick fix to your photos or adding your personal touch with effects, overlays, or borders, Pixlr has everything you need to make your moments beautiful.
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Pixlr Features
1. Support for LayersPixlr supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. LightweightPixlr consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Dark ModePixlr supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Custom overlaysPixlr allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
Web-Based
Retouch photos
Gradients
Open PSD files
Multiple languages
Photo effects
Correct Red Eyes
Pixlr vs GIMP opinions
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Guest
Similar interface and similar tools.
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Hank_Scorpio
Missing loads of features gimp has. Can’t make layers. Selection tools are basically nonexistent. Disappointing.
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Guest
Pixlr E has a lot of the same features that GIMP has and Pixlr X allows to make minor edits to photos quickly. Both run in a browser without any need to be installed. And yeah, both are free to use :)
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Guest
Nothing like Gimp it's a really minimal toned town bad vertion to photoshop and gimp
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Manipulation tools similar to GIMP
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Pixelmator
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145 alternatives to Pixelmator
Pixelmator is a powerful, beautiful, and easy to use image editor. Featuring an elegant and streamlined single-window interface, it puts all the focus on the images you edit, rather than what's around them.
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Pixelmator Features
Open PSD files
Retouch photos
Stickers
Healing brush
Multiple Font Colors
Asset Pipeline
Customizable
Support for 64 bit
Specific for 64-Bit
Photo effects
Pixelmator vs GIMP opinions
Most users think Pixelmator is a great alternative to GIMP.
MediBang Paint
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74 alternatives to MediBang Paint
MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.
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MediBang Paint Features
1. Pressure SensitivityMediBang Paint can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in MediBang Paint, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Support for LayersMediBang Paint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
4. Drawing Tablet SupportMediBang Paint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
5. Dark ModeMediBang Paint supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in MediBang Paint.
7. LightweightMediBang Paint consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Multi-choice brushes
Digital-painting focused
Color blending
Pen Stabilization
Category Filters
Blending brushes
Texture for brushes
Gradients
Comic templates
No Subscription
MediBang Paint vs GIMP opinions
Almost everyone thinks MediBang Paint is a great alternative to GIMP.
Clip Studio Paint
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Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Vector Graphic App
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103 alternatives to Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint, previously Manga Studio or ComicStudio in Japan, is a family of software applications for Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows used for the digital creation of comics and manga.
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Clip Studio Paint Features
1. Pressure SensitivityClip Studio Paint can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Support for LayersClip Studio Paint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Clip Studio Paint, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Drawing Tablet SupportClip Studio Paint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Optimal performance
Texture for brushes
Customizable
Open PSD files
Smooth lines
Built-in 3D model viewer
Tablet support
Vector strokes
Natural media painting
Vectorgraphic support
Polarr
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Raw Photo Editors
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147 alternatives to Polarr
From high-precision light and color tools, to advanced clarity and dehaze settings, to the ability to create and save your own filters. Polarr is the ideal photo editor for bloggers, students, and photo professionals alike.
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Polarr Features
Hidden Photo Album
Photographic filters
Retouch photos
Watermark images
Polarr vs GIMP opinions
Most users think Polarr is a great alternative to GIMP.
Adobe Photoshop Express
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167 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop Express
Edit, share, and upload photos on-the-go, or access your entire online photo library with a finger-flick using Adobe Photoshop Express for iPhone, iPad and Android.
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Adobe Photoshop Express Features
Business Simulator
Android Sync
Support for Android Things
Sync with Simplenote
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No way comparable to GIMP, much too simple in functions. It doesn't give as much options for editing images, as GIMP does.
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Paintstorm
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41 alternatives to Paintstorm
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.
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Paintstorm Features
Multi-choice brushes
Google Drive integration
Pixen
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Animation Maker
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61 alternatives to Pixen
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...
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Pixen Features
1. LightweightPixen consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freePixen doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Support for LayersPixen supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
4. Works OfflinePixen can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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