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GIMP vs Photopea
GIMP is a free, installable desktop editor; Photopea runs in the browser without installation.
Which to pick
Pick GIMP if you want…
- Free, extensible image editing
- Free open-source desktop editor
- Open-source code (GNOME/gimp on GitHub)
Pick Photopea if you want…
- Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
Side by side
- What it is
- GIMP:GIMP is a free, open-source cross-platform image editor for photo retouching, artwork, and graphic design.
- Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
- Best for
- GIMP:Free, extensible image editing
- Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Who it’s for
- GIMP:Graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, scientists and developers needing image manipulation.
- Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
- Pricing
- GIMP:Free
- Photopea:Free
- Open source
- GIMP:Yes, 6,484 GitHub stars
- Photopea:—
- Works with
- GIMP:Python, Scheme, C, C++, Scribus, Inkscape
- Photopea:—
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.
Photopea features
- Fully Local Editing. All processing runs on the user’s device, so files never leave the browser.
- PSD and 40+ Formats. Open and save PSD files plus PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, AI and many others.
- Advanced Editing Tools. Layers, masks, adjustment layers, smart objects, filters and vector graphics.
- RAW Support. Import and edit RAW files such as DNG, CR2, NEF with exposure and color controls.
- AI Background Removal. One-click AI to remove backgrounds or replace image parts via text prompts.
- Cross-Device Compatibility. Runs in any modern browser on any device, leveraging CPU/GPU for performance.
GIMP vs Photopea FAQ
Is GIMP or Photopea free?+
Yes, both are free.
Is GIMP or Photopea open source?+
GIMP is open source (GNOME/gimp on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Photopea.
On DevHunt
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