GIMP
GNU Image Manipulation Program — the venerable free, open source image editor and Adobe Photoshop alternative.
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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is the most established free, open source image editor. For decades it has been the default Adobe Photoshop alternative on Linux, and it is also available on macOS, Windows, and other Unix-like systems.
GIMP supports layers, masks, channels, paths, custom brushes, plug-ins (in Python and Scheme), and a powerful Script-Fu console for automation. It handles a wide range of file formats, including PSD, XCF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and WebP, and can be extended with community plug-ins such as GIMP PhotoGIMP for a Photoshop-like UI.
Released under GPL-3.0 and developed by a worldwide community of volunteers, GIMP is a strong fit for photo retouching, image composition, graphic design, and illustration work — especially for users who want a full-featured image editor without a subscription.
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