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GIMP vs KolourPaint: catalog facts
GIMP	KolourPaint
Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.	Free Free and open source from the KDE community.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, Linux
Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project	Quick to start and easy to learn Covers basic shapes, text, selections and effects
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	Not suited to advanced photo editing or layered work Primarily a Linux application
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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