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GIMPMicrosoft Paint
Free

Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.

 Free

Free from the Microsoft Store.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
  • Free and familiar to Windows users
  • Quick to open for small edits
  • 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
  • Windows only
  • Limited tools compared with full image editors
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

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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