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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for tasks such as photo retouching, image editing, and image composition. It is available for various operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows.

History[edit | edit source]

GIMP was originally released as the General Image Manipulation Program by Spencer Kimball and Peter Mattis in 1996. The project was later renamed to the GNU Image Manipulation Program to reflect its association with the GNU Project.

Features[edit | edit source]

GIMP offers a wide range of features, including:

**Customizable Interface**: Users can customize the interface to suit their needs, including the ability to create custom toolsets.
**Photo Enhancement**: Tools for correcting lens distortion, removing lens artifacts, and enhancing image quality.
**Digital Retouching**: Advanced tools for removing unwanted details from images.
**Support for Various File Formats**: GIMP supports a wide range of file formats, including JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and PSD.
**Extensibility**: GIMP can be extended through the use of plugins and scripts, which can be written in languages such as Python and Scheme.

Tools and Plugins[edit | edit source]

GIMP includes a variety of tools for image manipulation, such as:

**Selection Tools**: Tools for selecting parts of an image, including rectangular and elliptical selections, free select, and fuzzy select.
**Paint Tools**: Tools for painting and drawing, including brushes, pencils, airbrushes, and clones.
**Transform Tools**: Tools for transforming images, including scaling, rotating, and flipping.
**Color Tools**: Tools for adjusting colors, including levels, curves, and hue-saturation.

Additionally, GIMP supports a wide range of plugins that extend its functionality. Some popular plugins include:

**G'MIC**: A plugin for image processing that includes a wide range of filters and effects.
**Resynthesizer**: A plugin for texture synthesis and image inpainting.

Development and Community[edit | edit source]

GIMP is developed by a community of volunteers and is part of the GNU Project. The development is coordinated through the GIMP Development Team, which oversees the release of new versions and the integration of new features.