# GIMP

> GIMP is a mature raster image editor for Windows, macOS and Linux (stable 3.2.6, 10 Sep 2026). The GitHub repo is a read-only mirror of GNOME's GitLab. The application is GPL-3.0-or-later and libgimp is LGPL; the project's FAQ says you can use GIMP commercially. It covers most everyday Photoshop photo-editing work but not Photoshop's generative AI features. The project bans genAI-generated contributions. Hardware needs are not documented.

- Repository: https://github.com/GNOME/gimp
- Official docs: https://docs.gimp.org/
- Checked: 2026-10-15

## What it replaces
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Photo editing (Photoshop) (partial). Mature raster editor for retouching and compositing; feature parity with Photoshop not checked.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Yes, desktop app | https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Code licence | Partial | GPL-3.0-or-later (copyleft); libgimp under LGPL | https://github.com/GNOME/gimp/blob/master/LICENSE | 2026-10-15 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/GNOME/gimp#readme | 2026-10-15 |
| Commercial use | Partial | Yes, under GPL copyleft conditions; your own artwork is unrestricted | https://www.gimp.org/docs/userfaq.html | 2026-10-15 |
| Paid services needed? | Confirmed | None required | https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Hardware | Unknown | Not documented | none found | - |
| Operating systems | Confirmed | Windows 10 1903+, macOS 11+, Linux (Flatpak, Snap, AppImage) | https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Easy; Windows installer, macOS DMG, Flatpak or Snap | https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ | 2026-10-15 |

GitHub: 6517 stars, 907 forks, last push 2026-10-16, archived: no.
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