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Drop to GIF vs GIMP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Drop to GIF

6.0
Utilities

Zero-click animated Gifs

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Metric Drop to GIF GIMP
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 4.1K
90-day Installs 5 10.9K
365-day Installs 56 43.5K
Version 1.28 3.2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.7K 6.0K
GitHub Forks 137 852
Open Issues 23 -
License NOASSERTION
Language Swift C
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 6, 2015 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Drop to GIF

Drop to GIF is a zero-click tool that automatically converts video files into animated GIFs. It's designed for efficiency, making it ideal for users who frequently create GIFs without wanting to go through manual steps.

Converts video files into animated GIFs automatically upon dropping them into the app.

Pros

  • + Zero-click functionality saves time for frequent GIF creators.
  • + Free and open-source, appealing to users who value transparency and customization.
  • + Supports a variety of video formats, enhancing its versatility.

Cons

  • - Inactive development since 2015 raises concerns about compatibility and future updates.
  • - Unresolved issues, such as excessive temp files, may affect performance.

GIMP

GIMP 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.

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