All GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Reviews
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Jordan
11 - 50 employees
Used less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
Reviewed July 2022
Incredible option for ad creation without a lot of expense
Simon
Verified reviewer
Media Production, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2021
Go Open Source! It's a lot easier to run a media start-up.
Being community driven alone makes this product feel so much better. And it has come a long since we first tried it a few years ago. GIMP has evolved as we've learned our way around it. Looking forward to a future with greater updates to the UI and workflow.
PROSThe fact that it can almost do everything that Photoshop can do and for no charge at all - this helped us a ton. We did not have to pay a monthly subscription that over multiple users, adds up to quite a fee. Adding functionality that isn't otherwise provided is easy thanks to a large collection of assorted extensions.
CONSFor all the features it provides, one very important feature is missing. The ability to edit and render CMYK images, without having to run through a few hoops. Since most of our work is for online use, we do not see it as a limitation. But for someone looking at print media work alone, they might have to wait a few months before the official release has this functionality baked in.
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Monthly subscription model did not work for us.
Alioune
Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
GIMP review
This software has all the advantages and functionalities of an image software and it is quite interesting and easy to use I like it very much
CONSThe design is a bit outdated for my taste
Nitin
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed April 2022
Remarkable easy to use photo editing software for beginners
Overall gimp is nice to have software for designers but its a life savour for deveopers who needs lots of images to add on websites. Its best for linux system and really helpful for developers and beginners.
PROSEven if it lacks features, I loved that I can import photoshop plugins in gimp and extends its capability. Ultimately it reolace photoshop on Linux system for high end photo editing work. Also its really easy to learn the software even if you don't have any design background.
CONSFor large file size system gets freezed or slowed down. Needs restarting several times resulting frustration. Their online version needs lots of improvements like uploading and exporting multiple formats.
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Canva is a freemium online tool that requires premium subscription to export high quality files. Gimp is free to use editing tool and hence made mw switch to this.
Gregory
Marketing and Advertising, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
An Honest Review of Gi,p
Image editing software like GIMP is used for social media, advertising, postcards, flyers, and other commonplace items. The platform takes care of the requirement for brand coherence across both analog and digital channels. GIMP also offers straightforward capabilities for picture stacking when creating a complex brand portfolio or a brochure.Costs and BenefitsYou can manipulate any kind of image with GIMP's many available tools, and you can export your work in any required format.Everything about GIMP is really easy, so even a novice user can quickly layer photos or make one transparent.Sometimes it takes a bit for GIMP to load, especially when new font types are being downloaded.
PROSGimp can help you make occasional modifications to your graphics without the cost of more expensive software.
CONSGimp is not a very basic program. A steep learning curve, crashing and freezing, and reliability can become frustrating.
Karol
Computer Software, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2023
Free photo editing tool
Price is teh best, free is good price ;-)
CONSComplicated and ugly interface. Hard to learn.
Belladonna
Verified reviewer
Consumer Goods, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2023
I pledge allegiance to the best little Image editor on the internet!!
This tool is a very solid image editor . It ranks up there with its much more expensive competitors and delivers first rate quality work, I am very glad for the vast variety of file formats available when I save a project. I am also glad the price is so attractive I can have all my staff and vendors using the same software.
CONSGimp is not very intuitive to use. It's hard to figure out how to use the various tools without first viewing tutorials.
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
When Photoshop switched from software ownership to a pay by month situation I was outraged. I switched to Gimp after reading about it and have never gone back!
Darrel
Sports, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
Best Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
Once I got the hang of the software (took a little bit of time switching from Photoshop) I absolutely love it and have no intention of going back.
PROSBesides the cost (free) I love that it is identical to Photoshop and does everything I need that I used to use Photoshop for
CONSI had a tough time at first in my switch from Adobe Photoshop as the various tools and such were using different names and icons, but luckily there were plenty of resources online to use for people switching from Photoshop to GIMP. I wish the support provided by GIMP was easier to follow but like I said there are plenty of resources on the internet to help especially YouTube that provides plenty of tutorials from users
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Trying to cut down on costs
Anonymous
51-200 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
GIMP - Excellent low-cost image software
Brilliant low cost image editing solution.
PROSThis pacjkage is incredibly advanced and can do pretty much anything you need to do with images and layers
CONSWhilst very powerfull.....This package is quoite complex to use and very difficult to get started with.
Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Cost and number of features
Craig
Pharmaceuticals, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2022
GIMP, not just a great name but a great tool
Free, easy and supports PSD files with a plugin.
CONSCan be a little tricky to use, but with tutorials makes it easy to switch from Photoshop.
Nikki
Photography, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed August 2022
Free photo editing
GIMP is nice to have for certian functions, and if a person can't afford their current program it will probably work as a free alternative. I used GIMP to create images with vectors for my business and for customers. I don't use it daily because I just don't like it but it is nice to have incase I need it.
PROSWho dosen't love free stuff? This is free software and great photo editing tools are provided. Open source. Most images files will open and GIMP supports plugins. Color adjustment, bezier curves, noise reduction, filters, gradients, vector images and customisable brushes are provided. Resize without losing quality. The GIMP community forum can help you if you get stuck or lost.
CONSIronically for software in the creative field, GIMP dosent look very nice. It's outdated and ugly to he honest. The way GIMP operates is just very foreign to me and I don't like it. Everything is backwards from where it usually is.
Reason for choosing GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
At the time I had to really evaluate which paid products were necessary and which I could replace.
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Canva is great but doesn't have vectors, I still use Canva but I now use GIMP for any image or icon that needs a vector.
Raphael
Verified reviewer
Writing and Editing, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed May 2022
GIMP is on its way to being good
My experience with GIMP had to be discontinued due to difficulty adapting to its commands and tool icons.
PROSThe best thing about it is the fact that it's a free application that has the famous image editing functions present in the well-known applications of its competitors.
CONSWhat hinders the most in GIMP is the difficulty of identifying the tools in CAD. Keyboard commands are also quite different. A good suggestion would be to provide users with a preferences panel to switch between CTRL and SHIFT keys anyway.
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
I switched to try out competing software. And with a little time I returned to the old photshop. I would like to contribute more so that GIMP can grow and improve
Pawan
E-Learning, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
Absolutely necessary tool for image editing, annotation and manipulation
We use GIMP to create high quality banners for company and scheme promotion.
PROSCan edit almost format of the images while ensuring quality remains high. The application is available on all leading platforms including windows, macos, linus and even on Android. Cross platform compatibility allows image conversion in any format. The app provide total authoring of the images for annotation and professional photo editing.
CONSThis software is not as advanced as photo shop although it is cheaper. As the application is completely free, support and development is extremely poor and inaccessible at times. Not goof for professional editors but excellent for minor tasks.
Ruebin
Package/Freight Delivery, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Software
Great experience overall
PROSEverything. There are so many uses with this application. 2d image editing, pixelation, drawing. Creating textures for 3d modeling. Blender 3d integration.
CONSNothing bad really. My only complaint is why isn't it integrated on every device?
Mphare
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2023
Top image manipulator
It is more than decent
PROSIt has awesome tools available to use and edit images to preferred results
CONSnot an easy software to use for beginners as it took me time to master it
Vatsal
Music, 1 employee
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
1
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
Honest Review about Gimp
Gimp is free to use. Instead of buying Adobe Photoshop, Gimp is a better option.
PROSThis product is similar to Adobe Photoshop. Photo Editing is so easy. Its free to use. We don't have to pay for it.
CONSIts not Blind User Friendly. A blind user can not access the bassic features of the software for E.G., to resize an image, etc.
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Because its free
Rikaz
Verified reviewer
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed April 2022
An amazing service even when free!
GIMP is a pleasant, easy to use and most of all free!
PROSI have been using GIMP for over 5 years. It's a true alternative to commercial image editors. It is quite easy to use and follows the interfaces of other popular image editors. It is able to produce images for web and other digital media. It has much of the same color palettes and filters available in other software.
CONSThe only major drawback I see is the lack of CMYK support. Those needing to work with the print industry will have to look elsewhere. While there is no customer support the GIMP forum offers many solutions from other users and experts.
Reasons for switching to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
With the rising costs of Adobe Photoshop, GIMP was a no-brainer!
Linda
Verified reviewer
Online Media, 1 employee
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE