GNU Image Manipulation Program

Jul 20, 2025

Sometimes it is necessary to give a program a beautiful and elegant name. In other cases it doesn't matter. For instance, the open-source image editor uses the name GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). At least it is possible to figure out what the program is used for from its name.

Several years ago, I had a project that I used GIMP for on macOS, and it was difficult for me to figure out how to use it. It was frustrating. I came close to giving up, but I persisted, and I was able to finish the images required.

In 2025, a new version of GIMP has been released, and it seems to have some big improvements. It has a more intuitive interface that will be easier for newcomers to figure out. For the most part I have been pleased with GIMP 3, although I haven't done any complicated image editing yet. It does have some rough edges still, but for those who are not going to make monthly payments for a more powerful program, it is a great deal and highly recommended—GIMP 3 is a step forward.

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