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GIMP vs Pagicolor
GIMP is a desktop image editor with extensive tools, not a dedicated coloring page library.
Which to pick
Pick GIMP if you want…
- Free, extensible image editing
- Open-source code (GNOME/gimp on GitHub)
Pick Pagicolor if you want…
- Free printable and online coloring pages
Side by side
- What it is
- GIMP:GIMP is a free, open-source cross-platform image editor for photo retouching, artwork, and graphic design.
- Pagicolor:Pagicolor offers free printable and online coloring pages for kids and adults with browser-based coloring tools.
- Best for
- GIMP:Free, extensible image editing
- Pagicolor:Free printable and online coloring pages
- Who it’s for
- GIMP:Graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, scientists and developers needing image manipulation.
- Pagicolor:Parents, teachers, hobbyists, and anyone who enjoys coloring.
- Pricing
- GIMP:Free
- Pagicolor:Free
- Open source
- GIMP:Yes, 6,484 GitHub stars
- Pagicolor:—
- Works with
- GIMP:Python, Scheme, C, C++, Scribus, Inkscape
- Pagicolor:—
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.
Pagicolor features
- Free coloring pages. All pages are free to browse, download, print, and color online.
- No sign-up required. Users can start coloring without creating an account.
- Online coloring tool. Browser tool with color picker, smart flood-fill, eraser, and reset functions.
- Download & print. Pages can be saved as image files or PDF print packs for A4/US Letter.
- Export artwork. Finished online drawings can be exported as PNG images.
- Theme collections. 26 themes including cartoons, video games, animals, holidays, and more.
- Educational use. Pages may be used in classrooms, homeschooling, and other learning settings.
- Community Discord. Users can share artwork and connect with other artists on Discord.
GIMP vs Pagicolor FAQ
Is GIMP or Pagicolor free?+
Yes, both are free.
Is GIMP or Pagicolor open source?+
GIMP is open source (GNOME/gimp on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Pagicolor.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.