# What is GIMP used for?

What is GIMP used for?

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

Gimp is an open-source photo editor, a free alternative to Photoshop

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Graphic Designer
- Net upvotes: 1


### Comment 2

<p>GIMP is commonly used by designers, photographers, students, professionals, and ordinary people who need advanced image editing capabilities without paying for commercial software like Photoshop.</p>

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- Posted at: 4 months ago
- Author title: Project Manager @Grupo Velutini




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[GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews)

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[Photo Editing](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)

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