GIMP

Spec sheet

Intended users

The site describes GIMP as providing tools for graphic designers, photographers, illustrators and scientists.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gimp.org

Support

The webmaster page recommends forums or IRC for questions and comments, and the issue tracker for software bugs and feature requests.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Founded

1995Read 28 Sep 2026 · gimp.org

32-bit limit

GIMP 3.2.0 is the last version distributed as 32-bit for Windows, and the team says it cannot promise support for building 32-bit GIMP from source.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Artwork and design

GIMP supports original artwork creation and production of icons, graphic design elements, user interface art and mockups.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Batch editing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gimp.org

Download integrity

The downloads page publishes SHA256 hashes for the listed installers and AppImages and links to VirusTotal checks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Extensibility

GIMP supports customization through plug-ins and scripts, including community-created ones.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

File formats

GIMP 3.2 adds support for formats including APNG, JPEG 2000 export and Photoshop PSB export.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Image editing

GIMP is a freely distributed program for photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Layer editing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gimp.org

Masking tools

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gimp.org

Non-destructive editing

GIMP 3.2 adds link and vector layers, and supports non-destructive filters on channels, layers and layer groups.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Platform

multi-platformRead 20 Sep 2026 · gimp.org

Platform support

The downloads page lists packages for GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows; it states macOS 11 Big Sur or newer and Windows 10 version 1903 or newer for the installer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Privacy caveat

The policy notes that remote file access can share an IP address or other data as part of the connection, and image files may contain metadata.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Publishing workflow

GIMP provides color management features and the site recommends workflows with Scribus and Inkscape.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

RAW photo support

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · gimp.org

Scripting

GIMP supports scripted image manipulation with languages including C, C++, Python and Scheme.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Security and privacy

The privacy policy says GIMP does not collect, transmit, share or use personal data and that the software contains no ads or trackers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · gimp.org

Plans and prices

Every GIMP plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Photo Editing Software#31 of 1608.6
• Free Tools#18 of 318.4
• Designing Solutions#18 of 298.2
• Content Creation tools#21 of 318.1
• Multimedia Software#19 of 288.0