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Affinity vs GIMP: catalog facts
Affinity	GIMP
Free Free for individuals, with a separate enterprise offering.	Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Vector, photo and layout tools in one app Imports PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files with layers intact	Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
Requires a Canva account to download Some AI features are tied to Canva	The interface follows its own conventions, so Photoshop habits do not transfer cleanly CMYK support for print work is still limited compared with commercial editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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