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What is GIMP?
GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then.
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Can’t Go Wrong With Free!
9
out of 10
January 17, 2024
Incentivized
GIMP is a great alternative to Photoshop which is so expensive. Being free allows for anyone to use this product. It has many of the same …
Use GIMP for all your bitmap editing needs
10
out of 10
January 16, 2024
Incentivized
I use GIMP the way anyone would use other image editing tools like Photoshop. In fact, I have exclusively used GIMP in my business for …
Powerful, free tool
10
out of 10
January 09, 2024
Incentivized
I used GIMP to edit images and create graphics for our organization's SharePoint Online environment. This usually involves adding …
IT Professional's Review of GIMP for Windows
10
out of 10
January 03, 2024
Incentivized
GIMP is a go-to application for me to perform all kinds of graphical creation and editing. I've used it to update company logos, to create …
GIMP is My Go-To Photo Editing Choice
10
out of 10
January 02, 2024
Incentivized
I work with a ton of photos of adorable dogs and cats from our community. Some of these photos are good, some aren't. Some need lots of …
Everything you need. None of the fluff!
9
out of 10
December 29, 2023
Incentivized
I primarily use GIMP for editing staff identification photos. It makes the process super easy, the service is free and continues to stay …
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GIMP is a versatile software that caters to a wide range of user needs, making it a popular choice for image manipulation and design …
Absolutely free and very powerful graphics editor for all
10
out of 10
September 30, 2021
Incentivized
As a testing analyst, I am oftentimes tasked to write various types of technical documentation which in most cases involves graphical …
Best free photo editing software for beginners and small business
7
out of 10
June 09, 2021
Incentivized
My business uses GIMP to create social media posts, edit photos and much more, it is used by our design department. Since GIMP is …
Great image editing software!
9
out of 10
April 30, 2021
Incentivized
I use GIMP to edit images and designs that come from our corporate office to make them customized to our local experience. GIMP is full of …
GIMP is my go-to platform for image manipulation
8
out of 10
April 01, 2021
Incentivized
GIMP is used for image manipulation across a number of channels including social media, advertising, postcards, flyers, and other …
GIMP five stars image editing software
10
out of 10
December 02, 2020
I use GIMP for architectural projects. I really like this product and use it every day at work. I never had problems. I have been using it …
GIMP does it all, and free!
9
out of 10
April 24, 2020
Incentivized
I decided to trial GIMP after researching alternatives to other image manipulation programs such as Adobe Photoshop. GIMP is being used in …
GIMP: Excellent graphic editor
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out of 10
March 31, 2020
Gimp is used in our graphic design department as a tool for the development of logos, banners and everything related to visual content. It …
GIMP competes pound for pound with more expensive image manipulation software
10
out of 10
March 13, 2020
Incentivized
GIMP is being used by our development team. We have a marketing team in our organization but when we need to create and/or modify graphics …
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- Photo editing
- Intuitive
- Working on multiple platforms including: GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows.
- Vector graphic editing would be great internally, instead of inkscape
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What is GIMP?
GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then. GIMP has an active community of users and developers, making it a constantly evolving graphics software.
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GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then.
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The most common users of GIMP are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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GIMP is a versatile software that caters to a wide range of user needs, making it a popular choice for image manipulation and design projects. Users rely on GIMP to create visually appealing social media posts and edit photos, effectively attracting customers with high-quality visuals. This software proves invaluable in maintaining brand consistency across various channels such as social media, advertising, postcards, and flyers. With its simple yet powerful layering tools, GIMP facilitates the construction of eye-catching flyers and brand portfolios. Additionally, GIMP is often used to customize images and designs received from corporate offices, adapting them to fit the local experience seamlessly.
Many users favor GIMP as an alternative to other image manipulation programs like Adobe Photoshop due to its extensive features and ease of use. Whether it's manipulating logos, creating product labels, or crafting complex backgrounds for projects, GIMP's robust set of tools allows users to achieve their desired results quickly and efficiently. Even with its rich feature set, GIMP remains accessible for those with prior knowledge of other image manipulation programs. Moreover, graphic design departments find GIMP to be a cost-effective and adaptable editing solution that offers excellent options for designers.
In addition to its applications in the design realm, GIMP is also highly regarded in architectural projects where reliability and problem-free experiences are crucial. Likewise, users who regularly create graphical instructions and technical documentation highly recommend GIMP for its ability to deliver professional-grade results without the need for expensive professional graphics editors. Development teams also benefit from using GIMP as it allows them to make quick changes to graphics needed in applications without incurring the costs of expensive Photoshop licenses. Overall, GIMP proves itself as a powerful yet user-friendly software that caters to various use cases across different industries.
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January 17, 2024
Can’t Go Wrong With Free!
Verified User
Professional in Social Media
Entertainment Company, 1-10 employees
Score
9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Layers
Animation
Photo editing
Pixel art
Intuitive
Labeling
Vectors
January 16, 2024
Use GIMP for all your bitmap editing needs
President
Gourmet Real Estate, Inc. (Real Estate, 1-10 employees)
Score
10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Bitmap photo editing
Working on multiple platforms including: GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows.
Bang for the buck, it's free!
Vector graphic editing would be great internally, instead of inkscape
Video editing would be great
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January 09, 2024
Powerful, free tool
Cloud System Engineer
PHI Aviation (Aviation & Aerospace, 1001-5000 employees)
Score
10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Powerful
Robust
Affordable
Somewhat complex
Outdated UI
Overwhelming for new users
January 03, 2024
IT Professional's Review of GIMP for Windows
Manager of Technology
PCL Solutions (Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees)
Score
10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
photo editing
provide compatibility with numerous file formats
make it very simple to manipulate layers in a file
Plugins
GIMP should make the font tool more intuitive. Make it easier to change fonts during edit process without resetting the typeface selection.
Build in selection/move ability within tools like the typeface tool... I.e. don't require toggle between selection tool and typeface tool when wanting to move a line of type within a layer. Likewise with shapes, etc.
January 02, 2024
GIMP is My Go-To Photo Editing Choice
Advocacy Journalist and Co-Founder
Tripawds.com (Veterinary, 1-10 employees)
Score
10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Photo editing
Photo retouching
Image resizing
Image opening and re-saving as other file type
It can stand to be a bit more user friendly. GIMP feels like a more advanced software.
Better online help documentation is needed.
The interface is pretty small, with tiny type. I'd love to see it bigger.
December 29, 2023
Everything you need. None of the fluff!
Admin and Data Assistant
Winding Waters Clinic (Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees)
Score
9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Lasso tool is great for getting a nice clean cut around the edges
Easy removal of backgrounds
Layering - simplified.
If you have never used a photo editing software it can be a little overwhelming with so many buttons and not always clear on their function.
September 30, 2021
Absolutely free and very powerful graphics editor for all
Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 51-200 employees
Score
10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Resizing and cropping images
Working with layers (text, images etc.)
Exporting images in various formats
The UI could be revamped to reflect more modern UI trends (for example, material design look)
The Export menu could be made more intuitive and allow to easily choose file extension, quality etc.
Would be great if GIMP natively supported digital negative files (RAW)
June 09, 2021
Best free photo editing software for beginners and small business
Founder
Hatware (Apparel & Fashion, 1-10 employees)
Score
7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
GIMP provides all essential editing features and tools.
Has a pretty small learning curve, it's easy for beginners to get the hang of.
Completely free of charge and open-source.
You can use GIMP to create GIFs using many layers.
Allows you to edit images of various formats.
GIMP's selection tool isn't very precise.
Has lower features than other paid software.
Lack of customer support, since it's an open-source software.
Limitations on the number of layers that can be used.
Cropping is also a bit difficult to use.
Download time is slow, since its a large file.
April 30, 2021
Great image editing software!
Key Player
Home Instead (Individual & Family Services, 501-1000 employees)
Score
9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Low cost
Easy to use
A lot of tools
Easy image manipulation
Some features are difficult for beginners
More user-friendly UI
Built-in tutorials
April 01, 2021
GIMP is my go-to platform for image manipulation
Digital Marketing Specialist
Myself (Marketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees)
Score
8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
GIMP has a large number of tools at your disposal for manipulating any type of image and exporting in any necessary format.
GIMP does a great job of making everything intuitive so that even a new user can layer images or make an image transparent in little time.
GIMP can sometimes take awhile to load, especially when downloading new font types.
Some of the complex features need a workaround method that requires copying or adjusting a layer before being able to make the desired changes. This can make some projects take a fair amount of time.
December 02, 2020
GIMP five stars image editing software
Architetto
Libero professionista (Architecture & Planning, 1-10 employees)
Score
10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Pros and Cons
Architectural projects
Compatibility with other softwares
Friendly interface
It is perfect for my use.
April 24, 2020
GIMP does it all, and free!
Founder & Co-Owner
Randy Sanchez Sauce Co (Food & Beverages, 1-10 employees)
Score
9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
Vast range of options.
Intuitive user interface.
Good use of layering.
No option to export in CMYK format.
Some features are less intuitive than others.
March 31, 2020
GIMP: Excellent graphic editor
Senior Web Developer
NSG Flower (Design, 51-200 employees)
Score
8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Pros and Cons
Customizable interface.
Powerful tools for image editing.
It is a light and multiplatform software.
It can work with many editable formats.
You have limited options for developing 3D designs.
Its interface can be somewhat uncomfortable and confusing.
I don't like its floating panels.
March 13, 2020
GIMP competes pound for pound with more expensive image manipulation software
Score
10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Pros and Cons
GIMP has all the tools that Photoshop has which allows us to be as creative as we want.
GIMP has continual upgrades that fix bugs and add new features.
GIMP has a great user community.
It would be nice to have the keyboard shortcuts match Photoshop as that is what designers are used to. The transition from Photoshop to GIMP would be a lot easier.
When saving images for the web, it would be nice to have a side-by-side view of the full pixel image and the image you're trying to save showing what it will look like as you lessen the resolution.
