As web designers, we have all likely experimented with Photoshop, but what are our thoughts on GIMP? Despite being free, it's surprisingly robust and powerful.
Has anyone in this group used it? In my experience, while it may lack some of the advanced capabilities of Photoshop, it's still very impressive and serves as an ideal starting point for those unable to invest in PS.

If I recall correctly, GIMP is an open-source platform. I gave it a try last year when I was just getting into Photoshop, and while it's not terrible, it does lag behind in significant ways. While GIMP accommodates layers and includes many of the same features as Photoshop, it's still considered a non-professional alternative, despite its vast selection of plugins.

Therefore, while I appreciate GIMP, I must concede that it's best to utilize Photoshop from the outset since it's the only platform most web designers consider a professional-grade tool.

GIMP is an image editing software that is available free of charge, while Photoshop must be purchased. Unlike Photoshop, GIMP has fewer tools at its disposal.
Furthermore, GIMP cannot be used to edit photos on a smartphone, while Photoshop can perform this task with ease.

I have been using GIMP for two years, really good option. I'd say it's cheap and cheerful. Somewhere around 90% of all tasks are performed calmly. Later I switched to FS, because there were more professional orders.

From my own experience of using it, I learned that Photoshop cannot be replaced by Gimp. I liked it, but after working seriously in Photoshop, you will never switch to Gimp. This is the reality - Gimp for beginners and ... housewives.

In terms of speed, GIMP is faster than Photoshop. When it comes to the speed of image processing and filtering, GIMP loses a lot.

GIMP is just a photo editor, Photoshop covers many design aspects and more.

GIMP doesn't have mobile apps like Photoshop does.

Photoshop is a professional tool, so it is expensive. GIMP, on the other hand, is free and available for download.

GIMP is a very good photo editor, but loses to Photoshop in many ways, namely in features and capabilities. If you are an amateur, then you should use GIMP.

If in my opinion Photoshop is more convenient than GIMP. And in terms of interface, I like it more. Especially a very old program, but reliable and effective. I'm talking about Photoshop of course. That doesn't mean GIMP is bad, it's just that I would choose Photoshop!

Depends on what you need a photo editor for. Photoshop will always remain my favorite. Huge functionality, comfortable management. GIMP is simpler and more suitable for a beginner.

Oh, yes, I totally agree about the power. GIMP has faster processing and better customizability. The only negative for me is the lack of an application. This is inconvenient, but not critical.

I don't like GIMP at all since there are less options and it kinda old-fashioned in my opinion, functional is too small for serious photo editing, but won't complain since it's free. For personal using or practicing if you're a newbie it's quite ok i think