What I love most about the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is its incredible combination of power and accessibility. As a completely free, open-source tool, it demolishes the idea that professional-grade software must come with a subscription fee.

For my image editing and creative projects, GIMP is more than sufficient. I particularly appreciate its robust support for layers, masks, and extensive third-party plugins (like G’MIC), which allow for sophisticated photo retouching and digital art creation. It works flawlessly on every operating system, offering a huge, customizable feature set without ever asking for a cent. It truly is the definitive alternative to proprietary graphic software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I find most frustrating about the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is its steep learning curve and lack of polish. While it's a completely free, open-source tool that saves money, the user interface often feels unintuitive and can be challenging for anyone transitioning from proprietary software.

For professional creative projects, GIMP sometimes falls short despite its robust core features like layers and masks. The absence of native CMYK color support makes it unsuitable for many serious print workflows, and features like non-destructive adjustments are less refined than in competitors. Although it offers a huge, customizable feature set, navigating it can be frustrating, often slowing down the workflow compared to proprietary graphic software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like first and foremost the simplicity in using GIMP, the completeness of the tools, and the organization of the tools on the workspace. I appreciate the fact that, despite being software that doesn't have much to envy from the more renowned ones, it is still open source. Even for a self-taught beginner like me, it is possible to produce a sufficiently presentable work. Moreover, the initial setup of GIMP was very simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to have a more immediate SAT, some guides in Italian that are easier to consult, and video tutorials in Italian. I use GIMP along with other tools because it does not have artificial intelligence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GIMP offers a user-friendly interface that is accessible even to beginners. Its open-source nature makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for graphic design software. I also appreciate the ability to import brushes from other programs and use them in GIMP, which is one of the main reasons I continue to rely on it for my graphic design work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far, I haven't found anything to dislike about GIMP, as it has proven to be a great platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about GIMP is its ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It could have more third-party integrations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

its free and works the same as photoshop Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You need to have prior knowledge to use it effectively and sometimes there are bugs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's a good free adobe photoshop alternativ. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

After a update, icons / theme are changed

So I need to rearange them back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A powerful program that has features like the paid programs without the subscription fee. The tool is easy to use and boots up decently fast on capable machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the more advanced features found in other paid tools is just not here. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to install, got most necessary features for basic and intermediate image manipulations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some features are difficult to find or use especially for more advanced operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Having various tools available in separate windows makes the software more convenient to use, as you don't have to search through menus to find the features you need. The editing tools and effects are handy and innovative, which enhances the overall editing experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Due to the quality of the effects, certain effects may take a while to finish processing. Naturally, the performance of your equipment has a significant impact on this, but some changes can still require time to complete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s free and open source, which is the biggest draw! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface can feel dated or quirky, and many reviewers say it takes time to learn Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.