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Adobe Photoshop vs GIMP
Commercial, subscription-based with proprietary features.
Which to pick
Pick Adobe Photoshop if you want…
- Advanced photo editing with generative AI
- Industry-standard image editing
- Integrations with Web, Adobe Express or Adobe Firefly (on Adobe Photoshop's list, not GIMP's)
Pick GIMP if you want…
- Free, extensible image editing
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Python, Scheme or C (on GIMP's list, not Adobe Photoshop's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Adobe Photoshop:Adobe Photoshop is a professional image editing and compositing tool with AI-powered features.
- GIMP:GIMP is a free, open-source cross-platform image editor for photo retouching, artwork, and graphic design.
- Best for
- Adobe Photoshop:Advanced photo editing with generative AI
- GIMP:Free, extensible image editing
- Who it’s for
- Adobe Photoshop:Designers, photographers, and creatives needing advanced image manipulation.
- GIMP:Graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, scientists and developers needing image manipulation.
- Pricing
- Adobe Photoshop:Paid
- GIMP:Free
- Open source
- Adobe Photoshop:—
- GIMP:Yes, 6,484 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Adobe Photoshop:Web, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly
- GIMP:Python, Scheme, C, C++, Scribus, Inkscape
Adobe Photoshop features
- Generative Fill & Expand. AI-powered tools to add, expand, or remove content in images using Adobe Firefly models.
- Adjustment Layers. Clarity, Dehaze, and Grain layers for nondestructive texture and atmosphere tweaks.
- Topaz Labs Upscaling. Partner AI models upscale images with enhanced clarity and sharpness.
- Harmonize. Automatically blends people and objects into new backgrounds with matching lighting.
- Precision Selections. Improved subject selection and background removal for higher quality results.
- Mobile App. Free mobile version offers premium editing features on iOS and Android.
- Cloud Storage & Credits. 100 GB cloud storage and monthly generative AI credits included in plans.
- Adobe Express Integration. One-click templates and quick edits via Adobe Express included with Photoshop plans.
GIMP features
- Cross-platform. Runs on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and other operating systems.
- Extensible plugins. Supports third-party plugins and scripts written in Python, Scheme, C, C++ and more.
- High-quality photo manipulation. Tools for retouching, restoring and compositing images.
- Graphic design elements. Create icons, UI mockups and other design assets.
- Color management. Ensures accurate color reproduction for digital and printed media.
- Customizable UI. Many configuration options let users tailor the interface to their workflow.
Adobe Photoshop vs GIMP FAQ
Is Adobe Photoshop or GIMP free?+
Adobe Photoshop is paid, with a free trial. GIMP is free.
Is Adobe Photoshop or GIMP open source?+
GIMP is open source (GNOME/gimp on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Adobe Photoshop.
Do Adobe Photoshop and GIMP integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Adobe Photoshop lists Web, Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly; GIMP lists Python, Scheme, C, C++ and 2 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.