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# GIMP

GNU IMAGE MANIPULATION PROGRAM DOWNLOAD 3.0.6 RELEASE NOTES

## The Free & Open Source Image Editor

This is the official website of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).

GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.

Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.

## Recent News

Interview with Simon Budig, GIMP developer 2025-11-01

New Official Snap package 2025-10-17

GIMP 3.0.6 Released 2025-10-06

GIMP 3.1.4: Second Development Release towards GIMP 3.2 2025-09-01

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## High Quality Photo Manipulation

GIMP provides the tools needed for high quality image manipulation. From retouching to restoring to creative composites, the only limit is your imagination.

## Original Artwork Creation

GIMP gives artists the power and flexibility to transform images into truly unique creations.

## Graphic Design Elements

GIMP is used for producing icons, graphical design elements, and art for user interface components and mockups.

## Programming Algorithms

GIMP is a high quality framework for scripted image manipulation, with multi-language support such as C, C++, Perl, Python, Scheme, and more!

### Key Component in a Desktop Publishing Workflow

GIMP provides top-notch color management features to ensure high-fidelity color reproduction across digital and printed media. It is best used in workflows involving other free software such as Scribus and Inkscape.

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#### Scribus

#### Inkscape

### Extensibility & Flexibility

GIMP provides extensibility through integration with many programming languages including Scheme, Python, Perl, and more.

The result is a high level of customization as demonstrated by the large number of scripts and plug-ins created by the community.

*Header* image: Niagara Rainbow by Ville Pätsi (cba)

*High Quality Photo Manipulation* background image by Pat David (cba)

*Original Artwork Creation* background image by David Revoy (cb)

*Graphic Design Elements* background image by Ollin Bohan (cba)

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