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Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) > [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](/software/168960/gimp) # GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/168960/gimp Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/168960/gimp?page=2) > Graphics manipulation platform that enables designers to develop images, icons and more by using various design elements and tools. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 3495 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)? On-premise graphics manipulation platform that enables graphic designers, photographers and others to create design elements, icons, scripted images and more using various programming languages. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 3495 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: GIMP ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: GIMP is an open-source software. It is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - CAD Tools - Image Editing - Pattern, Color & Art Storage ## Integrations (2 total) - Adobe Photoshop - Inkscape ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canva](https://www.capterra.ae/software/168956/canva) — 4.7/5 (13334 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2449 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8648 reviews) 4. [Fotor](https://www.capterra.ae/software/181589/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1093 reviews) 5. [Zarla](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1043465/zarla) — 4.8/5 (192 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Probably the best free photo editor" — 4.0/5 > **Vasilis** | *5 January 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The most obvious thing that I like about GIMP is that it's free. But, despite that it also offers a lot of powerful features like the healing tool, scripts, batch processing etc. > > **Cons**: What did you like least about GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)?\* The user interface feels too old for my taste but I like that it's customizable. > > Overall I had a good experience with GIMP especially when considering that it's free. It gets the job done but sometimes the interface can fill a bit overwhelming. ----- ### "Best Replacement for Photoshop" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *23 April 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gimp is the most reliable replacement for Adobe photoshop\! There's nothing that comes close. And it works on linux ;) > > **Cons**: The UI is quite clunky compared to photoshop, although I appreciate that they attempt to emulate most of the original features. > > Overall, it can be challenging at times to work with (since I have the muscle memory of Adobe Photoshop), but the best replacement out there. ----- ### "Free toolbox for image tweaks" — 3.0/5 > **Tabarak** | *6 May 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I reached for GIMP whenever I needs a quick fix or a poster idea. Cropping, colour tweaks, and a sprinkle of filters run along nicely, and stacking layers costs me nothing but a click. > > **Cons**: Big files are another story. Throw a hefty blur or glow at them and the progress bar begins to crawl, while tool panels crowd the screen like chatty neighbours. ----- ### "Brilliant free tool for early designers" — 4.0/5 > **Hayden** | *19 March 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: GIMP was a great software to use in my early days of designing. It's broad range of tools and ease of use made it possible to create assets quickly and simply, as well as exporting them. > > **Cons**: my main concern was the quality of this images when they were exported. When images were angled, they'd come out a little blurry and not as high resolution as i hoped. This made it challenging when the assets in question were texted base or included small details that i would have liked to be noticable. > > I had a great experience with GIMP, as a free tool it made any design idea i had possible, and was easy to be able to use, allowing me to keep creating assets whilst in a fast paced environment. ----- ### "Try It...I dare you\!" — 5.0/5 > **BONNIE** | *3 December 2024* | Graphic Design Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gimp is a great alternative to Adobe Photoshop\! I did use Adobe Photoshop but to renew was expensive. After looking at cheaper alternatives, I went with Gimp. It has every feature that I have needed and I can export to many different file format. I use this in combination with my vector programs and you won't find a better deal with as many features as Gimp. There is also a wide array of tutorials to be found online. If you need a photo editor and don't want to spend alot, this is the program to try. > > **Cons**: It took a little bit to learn some of the features, but you can find numerous videos on how to use different features. It was no worse than learning to use Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. > > I actually really like the program, and I REALLY like the price\! Gimp makes editing photos fun and makes my design process much easier. ----- Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/168960/gimp?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/168960/gimp) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data