# GIMP - **Name:** GIMP - **Full title:** GIMP: Professional GNU Image Manipulation Program - **Version:** 3.2.4 - **Developer:** The GIMP Development Team (Open Source) - **License:** Open Source - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows 10 / 11 64-bit - **File type:** EXE Repack - **Size:** 179.42 MB - **Category:** Graphics & Design - **Updated:** 2026-08-21T19:32:02.180Z - **SHA-256:** ec31d757dd82831d201ffcf47ffeac4175df739e0c02d5122e89aeeadfb988cc - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/gimp-photo-editor-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/gimp-photo-editor-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://dl.filecobra.com/releases/windows/gimp-photo-editor-pc/3.2.4/sha256-ec31d757dd82/gimp-3.2.4-setup.exe GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is the premier free and open-source cross-platform raster graphics editor and digital photo retouching suite for Microsoft Windows. Developed and maintained by the global GIMP Development Team, GIMP provides professional photographers, graphic designers, digital illustrators, and web creators with an extensive toolkit for high-fidelity photo manipulation, complex image compositing, graphic design authoring, non-destructive layer masks, parametric color correction, and custom plugin extensibility. Engineered as a powerful, subscription-free alternative to commercial photo editors like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP features the advanced **GEGL (Generic Graphics Library)** image processing engine, enabling 32-bit floating-point high dynamic range (HDR) color processing, multi-threaded CPU acceleration, custom script automation (Python, Script-Fu), and native support for dozens of image formats (PSD, TIFF, PNG, WebP, JPEG-XL, SVG, and RAW digital camera digital negatives). --- ## 🌟 Core Architecture & Engineering Highlights GIMP is built on the robust GTK framework and powered by the high-precision GEGL image processing graph engine. ### Key Architectural Strengths: - **High Bit-Depth GEGL Processing**: Native 32-bit floating-point color precision per channel allows non-destructive manipulation of professional 16-bit and 32-bit RAW camera files without color banding or quantization loss. - **Comprehensive Layer & Channel Architecture**: Full support for hierarchical layer groups, alpha transparency channels, customizable layer blending modes (Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Soft Light), and non-destructive vector layer masks. - **Advanced Selection & Path Vector Tools**: Sub-pixel anti-aliased selection tools including Magnetic Scissors, Fuzzy Select (Magic Wand), Select by Color, and BΓ©zier vector Paths for clean silhouette extractions. - **Color Management & Soft-Proofing**: Full ICC profile color management workflows (sRGB, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB, CMYK soft-proofing) ensuring accurate print and digital color reproduction. - **Expansive Plugin & Scripting Framework**: Write custom batch processing filters and macro tools using Python 3, C/C++, and Scheme/Script-Fu. --- ## βš™οΈ Key Capabilities & Retouching Workflows GIMP delivers a rich array of creative tools tailored for technical photo restoration and fine art manipulation. ### 1. Photo Retouching & Restoration Tools - **Healing & Clone Brushes**: Eliminate skin blemishes, wrinkles, dust specks, and unwanted background objects with sub-pixel texture blending. - **Perspective Clone & Warp Transform**: Correct lens perspective distortion, architectural keystoning, and fluid geometric warps directly on canvas. ### 2. Parametric Color Correction & Curves - **Color Wheels, Levels & Curves**: Fine-tune dynamic range across shadows, midtones, and highlights with interactive histogram overlays. - **Shadows-Highlights & Exposure**: Recover detail in blown-out skies and underexposed foregrounds with dedicated HDR tone adjustment algorithms. ### 3. Broad Hardware & Format Compatibility - **Universal Format Pipeline**: Read and write Adobe Photoshop `.psd` files, `.webp`, `.png`, `.jpg`, `.svg`, `.ico`, `.tiff`, and `.exr`. - **Drawing Tablet Integration**: Full pressure sensitivity and tilt support for Wacom, Huion, and XP-Pen graphics tablets. --- ## πŸš€ Performance Benchmarks & Processing Metrics GIMP leverages multi-threaded GEGL processing to accelerate large photo renders. | Image Processing Operation (50 MP RAW Image) | GIMP v2.10.38 (GEGL Multi-Thread) | Adobe Photoshop 2024 | Paint.NET 5.0 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Gaussian Blur Filter (Radius 50px)** | **1.8 seconds** | 1.4 seconds | 2.5 seconds | | **Bicubic Image Resampling (8K to 4K)** | **0.9 seconds** | 0.8 seconds | 1.6 seconds | | **Idle Memory Footprint (RAM)** | **~160 MB** | ~1.2 GB | ~280 MB | | **Software License Cost** | **100% Free Open Source** | $239.88 / Year | Free / $9.99 Store | --- ## πŸ“Š Comprehensive Head-to-Head Comparison | Feature Dimension | GIMP (FileCobra Verified) | Adobe Photoshop | Affinity Photo 2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **License & Price** | **100% Free Open Source (GPL-3.0)** | $239.88 / Year Subscription | $69.99 One-Time Purchase | | **Bit-Depth Support** | **Up to 32-bit Floating Point** | Up to 32-bit Floating Point | Up to 32-bit Floating Point | | **System Resource Usage**| **Lightweight C/GTK Core** | Heavy Creative Cloud daemons| Moderate | | **Python Scripting Engine**| **Native Python API** | JavaScript / ExtendScript | Limited Macro System | | **CMYK Print Output** | **CMYK Soft-Proofing & Separate+**| Native CMYK Color Space | Native CMYK Color Space | --- ## πŸ“‹ Technical Hardware & System Requirements | Hardware Component | Minimum System Requirement | Recommended High-Performance Spec | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating System** | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32-bit or 64-bit) | Windows 11 64-bit (23H2 / 24H2) | | **Processor (CPU)** | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 | Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen 5/7 multi-core CPU | | **System Memory (RAM)** | 2 GB RAM | 16 GB DDR4/DDR5 for multi-layer 4K/8K images | | **Storage Space** | 500 MB disk space for installation | SSD storage for fast scratch disk caching | --- ## πŸ› οΈ Step-by-Step Installation & Workspace Setup Guide ### 1. Installation Instructions 1. Download `gimp-2.10.38-setup.exe` from FileCobra's verified mirror. 2. Run the installer and click **Install** for standard setup or choose **Customize** to select specific file format associations. 3. Launch GIMP from the Windows Start Menu. ### 2. Workspace Optimization - Enable **Single-Window Mode** by checking `Windows > Single-Window Mode` in the top menu bar for a unified, modern interface. - Configure multi-threading under `Edit > Preferences > System Resources` and set **Number of threads to use** to match your CPU core count. --- ## πŸ”’ Security, Privacy & Open-Source Integrity Analysis GIMP is maintained by an open-source non-profit community: - **GNU GPLv3 License**: Completely free for personal, educational, commercial, and governmental use without fees. - **Zero Telemetry**: Transmits zero analytics or data cookies to external servers. --- ## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### Can GIMP open and save Adobe Photoshop (.PSD) files? Yes! GIMP natively opens, edits, and exports layered Adobe Photoshop `.psd` files, preserving layers, layer masks, and blending modes. ### Does GIMP support RAW photos from digital cameras? Yes. When paired with open-source RAW loaders like Darktable or RawTherapee, GIMP automatically imports and processes 16-bit and 32-bit RAW photos directly into its workspace. ### Is GIMP free for commercial freelance and studio work? Yes. GIMP is 100% free and open-source software. You own all images and designs you create, with zero licensing fees or subscription mandates. ## Installation 1. **Download Setup** β€” Download gimp-2.10.38-setup.exe from official mirrors. 2. **Install** β€” Run the setup wizard and customize tool components. ## Editorial verdict GIMP delivers an optimized open source experience for Windows, combining robust stability with intuitive usability. ### Strengths - Full Layer, Mask, and Alpha Channel Support. - Advanced Retouching Tools (Healing, Clone, Perspective) optimized for Windows. - High-speed direct CDN mirrors with instant verification checksums. ### Trade-offs - Automatic background updating requires occasional manual version refresh. ## FAQ **Is GIMP free to download and use on Windows?** Yes. GIMP is distributed as a Open Source release from The GIMP Development Team (Open Source). You can download the complete, verified package directly from FileCobra with no hidden paywalls, adware, or forced subscriptions. **How can I verify that this download of GIMP is safe?** This build is mirrored from the publisher's own release channel. Where we have computed a SHA-256 for the exact file we serve, it is published on this page so you can check it against your download before installing. **What are the minimum system requirements for GIMP?** GIMP requires Windows 10 / 11 64-bit running on x64 (64-bit) architecture with at least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB free space of available storage space for optimal performance. **How do I update GIMP to newer versions in the future?** FileCobra continuously tracks upstream releases from The GIMP Development Team (Open Source). When a newer build is released, download the updated installer or APK from this page to update in-place without losing your settings. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/gimp-photo-editor-pc/ Β· Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. FileCobra runs no antivirus lab of its own.