replacespaid products this tool substitutes for
adobe-photoshop
install pathsplatform-aware · verified
macosdownloadcited
https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

DMG from gimp.org

macospackage-managerprobed
brew install --cask gimp
linuxpackage-managerprobed
flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP
windowspackage-managerprobed
winget install GIMP.GIMP
maturity signalsprobed · freshness tracked
repo-stars
5200probed 2026-07-04
last-release
2026-03-01probed 2026-07-04
contributor-count
350probed 2026-07-04
known gapswhat this tool does not do
No native CMYK/prepress workflowblocking

GIMP does not natively support CMYK color separation for print production. A plugin (Separate+) exists but is not maintained to professional prepress standards. For print production, Krita with its color management is closer, but neither matches Photoshop's prepress pipeline.

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UI differs significantly from Photoshopnuisance

GIMP's interface, naming, and shortcut model differ from Photoshop. Migrating users report a learning curve. A single-window mode exists but the mental model is distinct.

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No built-in RAW photo processingnuisance

GIMP does not process RAW camera files natively. It integrates with Darktable or RawTherapee via a plugin, but the workflow is two-app, not unified.

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sources2 citations
GNOME/gimp GitLab repositoryhttps://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimpprobedfetched 2026-07-04GIMP official sitehttps://www.gimp.orgcitedfetched 2026-07-04