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GIMPPhotoLine
Free

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

 Paid

Commercial software sold through the developer's site, with a download available.

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
  • Photo, vector and layout tools in a single program
  • CMYK, Lab and ICC color management with up to 32 bits per channel
  • 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
  • No Linux version
  • Wide feature set takes time to learn
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 Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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