Online GIMP Alternatives

GIMP is not available as a web app but there are plenty of alternatives that runs in the browser with similar functionality. The best Online alternative is Adobe Photoshop. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Photopea or Pixlr. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GIMP and many of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to GIMP are Graphite, Sly, Polarr and Adobe Elements.

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  1. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

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    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    225 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    Top Positive Comment
    Daan Balman
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    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.

    Top Negative Comment
    Duplicake
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    Gimp is an alternative to photoshop, not the other way round

    nayote
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    0

    Photoshop is the default tool for design, but having a high learning curve and being a paid tool makes it difficult for those of us who only use it for small things.

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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great GIMP alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to GIMP.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  2. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     333 likes
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    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    111 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    It opens correctly all my PSD files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Photopea is a great GIMP alternative.

    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to GIMP.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  4. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 likes
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    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    225 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to GIMP
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Similar interface and similar tools.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    Nothing like Gimp it's a really minimal toned town bad vertion to photoshop and gimp

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    Hank_Scorpio
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    2

    Missing loads of features gimp has. Can’t make layers. Selection tools are basically nonexistent. Disappointing.

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    • Most users think Pixlr is a great GIMP alternative.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
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  6. Graphite icon

    Graphite

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    Graphite is a free, open source vector graphics editor and animation engine, available now in alpha. Get creative with a fully nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.

    59 Graphite alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Sly

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    Sly is a user-friendly, offline image editor requiring no expertise; adjust brightness, contrast, apply effects, and export in JPEG or PNG formats with control over metadata.

    36 Sly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Online
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    youlk1234
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    Sly is like iPhone gallery photo editing: not bad but not for anything serious.

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    • Sly is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  8. Polarr icon

    Polarr

     119 likes
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    Offers advanced filters, high-precision color and light tools, clarity, dehaze, batch export, watermarking, custom filter creation, touch and mouse access, infinite undo, HSL/RGB curves, blending, and workspace customization for versatile editing needs.

    139 Polarr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Adobe Elements icon

    Adobe Elements

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    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    148 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. miniPaint icon

    miniPaint

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    miniPaint is free online image editor using HTML5. Edit, adjust your images, add effects online in your browser without installing anything. You can use the Electron based version of the editor if you like.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • miniPaint is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GIMP.

    • miniPaint is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
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    PicMonkey

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    PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools like Teeth Whiten, Blemish Fix, Weight Loss. Effects like Orton, Cross Process, Color Boost, with drag and drop ease.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  13. Fotor icon

    Fotor

     60 likes
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    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.

    191 Fotor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  14. KRESKA.art icon

    KRESKA.art

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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.

    17 KRESKA.art alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  15. Sumo Paint icon

    Sumo Paint

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    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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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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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).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Sumo Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
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