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PhotoLine vs GIMP: catalog facts
PhotoLine	GIMP
Paid Commercial software sold through the developer's site, with a download available.	Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Photo, vector and layout tools in a single program CMYK, Lab and ICC color management with up to 32 bits per channel	Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
No Linux version Wide feature set takes time to learn	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
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
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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