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title: "What is 'gimp' software?"  
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# What is 'gimp' software?

What is 'gimp' [software](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23272/why-software-localization-is-important-for-your-business)?\

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- This is the **GNU Image Manipulation Program's official webpage (GIMP).**
- GIMP is a cross-platform image editor that runs on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, and other platforms. It is open-source software, which means you can modify it and distribute your modifications.
- GIMP gives you sophisticated tools to get the job done, whether you're a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist.
- It's a free tool that may be used for photo retouching, image composition, and image creating.
- It offers a lot of features. It may be used as a basic paint application, a professional photo retouching programme, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, and an image format converter, among other things.

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