GIMP
GNU Image Manipulation Program, the most powerful free Photoshop alternative. Open-source, runs on all platforms, supports layers, masks, filters, and scripting.
- Photo Editing
- Free
- Image Generation
- Design & Creative
The facts
- Category
- Photo Editing
- Pricing
- Free. Free to use. No paid tier is required for the core product.
- Best for
- Image Generation, Design & Creative
- Website
- gimp.org
GIMP alternatives
36 tools sit in Photo Editing in the Cocoon directory. These are the closest to GIMP.
Let's EnhanceAI image upscaler and enhancer. Increase resolution up to 16x without losing quality.Magnific AIAI image upscaler that adds incredible detail and quality. Used by top photographers.ClipdropAI image editing tools by Stability AI, remove backgrounds, upscale, and reimagine images.Remove.bgRemove image backgrounds automatically in seconds. The gold standard for background removal.PhotoRoomAI photo editor for product photography. Remove backgrounds and create studio-quality images.Lensa AIAI photo editor best known for creating artistic avatar portraits from your selfies.DarktableFree and open-source Lightroom alternative for RAW photo processing. Non-destructive editing with a profession…Pixelmator ProProfessional image editing app for macOS with powerful AI tools for background removal, super-resolution upsca…Topaz Photo AIOne-click AI photo enhancement. Sharpen, denoise, and upscale photos to professional quality.Luminar NeoAI photo editor with sky replacement, portrait retouching, and background swapping.Adobe Photoshop AIThe gold standard in photo editing, now with Generative Fill, expand images with AI-generated content.ReminiEnhance old or blurry photos with AI. Popular for restoring low-quality or damaged photos.
Learning to actually use this
Cocoon runs hands-on AI training across Sri Lanka and Asia. Picking a tool is the easy part; building it into how your team already works is the part people get stuck on.