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GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/1315/graphic-design/software) > [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](/software/125043/gimp) # GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125043/gimp Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125043/gimp?page=2) > GIMP is an open-source image manipulation software that enables businesses, graphic designers, scientists, illustrators, and photographers to edit and retouch images, design icons, create free-hand artworks, and convert files into various formats. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 3493 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 3493 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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 - API - CAD Tools - Design Management - Image Editing - Pattern, Color & Art Storage - Search/Filter ## Integrations (2 total) - Adobe Photoshop - Inkscape ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1315/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canva](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/107441/canva) — 4.7/5 (13262 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2046867/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2435 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/103501/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8644 reviews) 4. [Fotor](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/129255/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1092 reviews) 5. [CorelDRAW](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/119883/coreldraw) — 4.5/5 (1520 reviews) ## Reviews ### "A tool worth learning to use" — 4.0/5 > **Manuel** | *09 September 2024* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I find GIMP perfect for quick image editing operation such as scaling the size or merging multiple layers into a single image. I also find it to be a great solution for compiling and editing pdf files. > > **Cons**: Some features may be too hidden when first approaching the application, and the interface appears not very user friendly > > I use GIMP quite often and it has become an indispensable tool for me in everyday work. It is worth initially dedicating a little patience in understanding where to find all the various functions, and then making the best use of them quickly. ----- ### "GIMP: Full-Bodied Image Editing Software" — 5.0/5 > **Caleb** | *14 April 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use GIMP to clean up low-quality images we receive from our clients. I remove blemishes and smooth out lines as needed, and make the colors flow more naturally. My favorite part about GIMP is that you can quickly and easily change one color in an image to another color, without messing up the other colors in the image. It's very handy for quick fixes and color blemishes. I appreciate that GIMP gives me exactly what I need quickly after I fire up the application. It's free and receives regular updates, and it's more user-friendly than comparable apps (looking at you, PhotoShop). I also appreciate that GIMP can export to PNG, JPEG, and other, more obscure file extensions. (I don't use them, but I might have to some day\!) > > **Cons**: GIMP has a ton of features, and some of them are buried deep in the software menus. Luckily there are guides online to help you find what you need. Additionally, technically, you can edit photos on GIMP, but that isn't the primary purpose of the software. Still, I wish GIMP had some basic photo editing capabilities, or an option to turn on "photo editing mode." It's great having easy access to image layers, color gradients, and shape manipulation, but it'd be nice to have a simple "Exposure" slide bar I could use for editing photos. > > Overall, I only have positive things to say about GIMP. It's a useful image editing software that has a ton of features. It's a bit complicated to wrap your head around it at first, but there are plenty of tutorials online to get you started. ----- ### "Not easy to learn" — 2.0/5 > **Timmy** | *23 November 2024* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Program was not easy to use. I tried to learn it but was not able to get it to work like I have with other programs. > > **Cons**: I was not able to get this program to work like other programs that I have. ----- ### "Free software for design of book covers and web graphics" — 4.0/5 > **Katherine** | *10 January 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's free. Neither upfront or monthly fees. I am not aware of an alternative that is free. It allows me to do book covers and graphics for my website. Updates to the software are also free. > > **Cons**: There's quite steep learning curve. Things have moved on since I started and there are now free youtube video classes available when you look up how to do something. Many of those connect with people who offer basic affordable training for less than £20 and I would recommend that. > > It does what I need it to do. If I took a training I could probably do more things but it allows me to design usable images ----- ### "Easy to handle program" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *04 May 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to install on my Windows computer, easy to start and works smoothly without delay. > > **Cons**: Sometimes it takes a little time to figure out how to change a picture. Specially with the layers. > > I use it when I want to introduce changes to my pictures for my blog rapidly without spending too much time. ----- Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125043/gimp?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125043/gimp) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data