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PhotoPadGIMP
Freemium

Free download, with a paid Pro version for more features.

 Free

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

Windows, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Covers basic edits, retouching and effects in one program
  • Collage, cartoon and oil painting effects built in
  • Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
  • Some features need the paid Pro version
  • Website copy is heavy on marketing claims
  • 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
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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