Gimp (Graphic Image Manipulation Program)

Summary

GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.The software is developed under the GNU General Public License, which maximizes your freedoms.

The Free & Open Source Image Editor

GIMP is a powerful program, and is comparable to Adobe Photoshop. You will need to take some time to learn how to use it.

GIMP comes with a built-in help system. Once you start the program, press F1 for context-sensitive help. You may have to install the help pages from a separate package (gimp-help), depending on how your version of GIMP was packaged.

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Created: May 6, 2020 | Modified: Apr 21, 2026