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. Note: These builds are a
work-in-progress. Please proceed with caution because they may be unstable. If a crash does occur,
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Publisher’s description
What is GIMP Nightly?
GIMP Nightly is an open-source photo management program for Windows from The GIMP Team.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 384.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.0-RC3, released on February 13, 2025. 10 versions are listed since July 7, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- Large download (384.3 MB)
In short: GIMP Nightly is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GIMP Nightly 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:
5845A53CD4FFA954ABB91E404FEEA5B41AFA50DF3DCBD13C90E5EE17E4DDAA86· 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 4 years · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0-RC3Latest | February 13, 2025 | 384.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.0-RC2 | December 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.0-RC1 | November 5, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.99.18 | March 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.99.16 | July 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.99.10 | July 8, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.99.8 | October 22, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.99.6 | July 7, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GIMP.GIMP.Nightly -egimp-3.0.0-RC3-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The GIMP Team
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- GNU General Public License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.0.0-RC3
- Released
- February 13, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 7, 2021
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 2.8
- Website
- gimp.org
- winget ID
- GIMP.GIMP.Nightly
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Frequently asked questions
Is GIMP Nightly free?
Yes. GIMP Nightly is open-source software under the GNU General Public License licence.
Is GIMP Nightly 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 Nightly 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 Nightly be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does GIMP Nightly support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does GIMP Nightly run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GIMP Nightly?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 7, 2021.
Can I use GIMP Nightly without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GIMP Nightly?
paint.net, darktable, Kodi, Image Resizer for Windows and digiKam. The alternatives page compares them.
