GIMP is the free open-source image editor: photo retouching, layers, masks, filters and scripting — a serious Photoshop alternative on Windows, macOS and Linux.
| 1 | Windows 10+ / macOS 11+ / Linux |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4 GB RAM |
| 3 | Any GPU with OpenGL 2.1 (optional) |
| • | Version 3.0 · Size ~300 MB |
Download from gimp.org/downloads — it follows your system language automatically; change it in Edit→Preferences→Interface→Language.
Yes — fully free and open source (GPL), all features unlocked, no memberships.
GIMP handles retouching, masking and compositing for free; Photoshop still leads in CMYK print and smart-object ecosystem.
Most PSD layers and text open fine, but smart objects and some blend modes degrade. Convert complex files in Photopea first.
Use the Foreground Select or Paths tool, refine with a layer mask, then add the new background layer — same logic as Photoshop.
The gimp.org installer is clean. Third-party 'portable' or 'cracked' builds often bundle adware — avoid them.
| Krita | Digital painting focus |
|---|---|
| Photopea | Browser PSD editor |
| darktable | RAW photography |
| Paint.NET | Simple Windows editor |
License: Free · open source (GPL)
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