GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.
Publisher’s description
What is GIMP?
GIMP by The GIMP Team is open-source Windows software in the photo editors category. It ranks 34th by popularity among photo editors in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 190.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.2.6, released on September 10, 2026. The version history goes back to April 18, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .acbm. Similar programs include Pinta, Natron and Upscayl.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GIMP is an open-source photo editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GIMP safe to download?
- The file is served by download.gimp.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9337CCCBC01D4098EE7A3DAB215B3AFBE6ECE99C5287C92441D6F12CF541EBCA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.6Latest | September 10, 2026 | 190.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.2.4 | April 18, 2026 | 188.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GIMP.GIMP -egimp-3.2.6-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): gimp.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask gimpInformation
- Publisher
- The GIMP Team
- Category
- Photo editors
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.2.6
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- gimp.org
- winget ID
- GIMP.GIMP
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is GIMP free?
Yes. GIMP is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is GIMP safe to download?
The download comes from download.gimp.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GIMP with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GIMP be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GIMP run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GIMP?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 18, 2026.
Can I use GIMP without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GIMP?
Pinta, Natron, Upscayl, XnView MP and ART. The alternatives page compares them.
