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SlyGIMP
Free

Free and open source with no ads or subscriptions; donations welcome.

 Free

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

macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Easy to use without editing experience
  • Photos are processed locally and never uploaded
  • Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
  • No Windows version yet
  • Basic adjustments rather than a full editing suite
  • 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: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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