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Paint.NET vs GIMP: catalog facts
Paint.NET	GIMP
Free The Classic release from getpaint.net is free for personal, academic, commercial…	Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use	Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
Windows only and closed source The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website	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
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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 20, 2026

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