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GIMP vs Adobe Photoshop Elements: catalog facts
GIMP	Adobe Photoshop Elements
Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.	Paid Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project	Guided edits walk through techniques step by step AI and automated fixes for common flaws
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	Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years Fewer tools than full Photoshop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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