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GIMP vs Krita

GIMP is a free image editor aimed at photo manipulation rather than painting.
GIMPFree cross-platform image editorKritaFree digital painting and illustration app

Which to pick

Pick GIMP if you want…

  • Free, extensible image editing

Pick Krita if you want…

  • Free professional painting software

Side by side

What it is
GIMP:GIMP is a free, open-source cross-platform image editor for photo retouching, artwork, and graphic design.
Krita:Krita is a free, open-source digital painting and illustration application.
Best for
GIMP:Free, extensible image editing
Krita:Free professional painting software
Who it’s for
GIMP:Graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, scientists and developers needing image manipulation.
Krita:Artists and illustrators of any skill level looking for a cost-free painting tool.
Pricing
GIMP:Free
Krita:Free
Open source
GIMP:Yes, 6,484 GitHub stars
Krita:Yes, 10,492 GitHub stars
Works with
GIMP:Python, Scheme, C, C++, Scribus, Inkscape
Krita:—

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.

Krita features

  • Multiple brush types. Provides a variety of brushes for different art styles.
  • Layer support. Offers layers, drawing assistants, and stabilizers for complex compositions.
  • Animation tools. Includes animation features to create moving artwork.
  • Resource libraries. Access brushes, patterns, vector libraries, and texture packs.
  • Plugin system. Allows plugins to extend functionality.
  • Community hub. Online community for sharing work, feedback, and bug reports.

GIMP vs Krita FAQ

Is GIMP or Krita free?+

Yes, both are free.

Is GIMP or Krita open source?+

Yes, both are open source: GIMP (GNOME/gimp on GitHub) and Krita (KDE/krita on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license).

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