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LazPaint vs GIMP: catalog facts
LazPaint	GIMP
Free Free and open source.	Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Raster and vector layers in the same image Familiar Paint.NET-like approach	Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
Smaller community than GIMP or Krita Fewer advanced features than larger editors	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
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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