Iconoclastic interface makes learning harder for new users. Some features less polished than those offered by for-pay competition. No preview of edits. Performance can be sluggish.
Developers and Linux fans will appreciate this image editors capabilities, but those simply looking to do basic photo fixes will find it unnecessarily difficult....
Free, Some powerful new features, Supports colour management
Still no CMYK support, Not as polished as some commercial offerings
With each release, GIMP becomes a viable tool for a wider range of users, and version 2.4 is no exception. If you’ve discounted this free open source image editor before, it’s time to look again...