# Gimp

> Free image editor for high quality photo manipulation

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/gimp
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/gimp.json
- Website: https://github.com/gnome/gimp
- Category: Design
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-06T09:57:49+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1013879815`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/gnome/gimp
- Stars: 6563
- Forks: 915
- Open issues: 0
- License: NOASSERTION
- Last push: 2026-11-03T19:26:24+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T00:25:46+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Open Source, Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing
Tech stacks: GTK, javascript, Meson, python, Scheme

## Features
- Provides a full suite of professional tools for advanced photo retouching and image manipulation. *(highlighted)*
- Supports a vast array of file formats and is highly extensible via third party plugins and scripts. *(highlighted)*
- Includes a customizable interface and powerful tools for digital painting and graphic design. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Gimp is a versatile image manipulation program for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring. It provides a sophisticated suite of tools for graphic designers, photographers, and illustrators to create high quality artwork.

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