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GIMP

The official site calls GIMP the free and open source image editor and offers a download.

Open GIMP

What is actually free

GIMP is a free, open source, cross-platform image editor.

Pricing model: Free. An account is part of using it. We are not claiming anything about a credit card unless the quote says so.

  • Desktop software you install
  • No hosted design account on this page

From their page

The Free & Open Source Image Editor This is the official website of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).

Source. Checked October 14, 2026.

Who it is for

Photo and graphic work on a computer you control.

Upsides

  • Free and open source are the headline.
  • The download is on the official site.

Limits

  • It is a desktop app, with a learning curve the page does not soften.
  • There is no shared team library.

Alternatives in this directory

  • Photopea — A free browser photo editor. Files stay on your device.
  • Figma — A free Starter plan with unlimited drafts and a stated AI credit cap.
  • Canva — A free design seat for one person, with a storage cap and a small AI allowance.

Last verified October 14, 2026. This is not a user review and not a ranking score.