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gimp · v3.2.4
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Free and open-source image editor
brew install --cask gimp Conflicts with: gimp@dev
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Trust Score 6/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v3.2.49d ago3.2.0→3.2.4
1mo ago3.0.8,1→3.2.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026GIMP is a powerful, free, and open-source image editor offering a wide range of features for photo manipulation and digital art creation. It is ideal for photographers, designers, and anyone needing professional-grade editing tools without the cost.
GIMP allows users to create, edit, and manipulate images with advanced tools and features.
Maturity: The project is very mature, with active development and a strong community backing.
Community: GIMP has significant community traction, as evidenced by multiple high-profile mentions on Hacker News. Discussions highlight its long-standing reputation, recent updates, and community support.
Pros
- + Extensive feature set for image editing and manipulation
- + Free and open-source with active community contributions
- + Available across multiple platforms
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may require manual checking for new versions
- - Steep learning curve for new users
Community Mentions
hackernews
Mar 2025 GIMP 3.0
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Nov 2020 Gimp is 25 years old today
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Sep 2018 GIMP receives a $100K donation
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Jul 2016 Gimp 2.9.4 Released
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown