GIMP

by GIMP team · Graphics, photo & 3D

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source image editor for photo retouching and graphics.

Official download from gimp.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens gimp.org, GIMP team's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is GIMP?

GIMP handles layers, masks, selections, filters and retouching for photos and graphics. GIMP 3 added non-destructive filters and a refreshed interface.

Key features

  • Layers, masks and selections
  • Non-destructive filters
  • Retouching and healing tools
  • Plugins and scripts

Best for

  • Free photo editing
  • Making thumbnails and graphics
  • Linux users who need an image editor

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install GIMP

  1. 1Open the official GIMP download page on gimp.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id GIMP.GIMP.3 -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask gimp

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download GIMP safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on gimp.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

GIMP alternatives

Other graphics, photo & 3d apps, closest platform match first.

All design

FAQ

GIMP questions

Where can I download GIMP safely?

Download GIMP only from GIMP team's official site at gimp.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is GIMP free?

Yes. GIMP is open-source software and free to use.

Does GIMP work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

GIMP is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check GIMP team's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install GIMP from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id GIMP.GIMP.3 -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask gimp); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to GIMP?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full graphics, photo & 3d list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.