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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open source, cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, and other operating systems. It is free software, meaning you can change its source code and distribute your changes. The site describes it as suited to graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and scientists, offering tools for high quality photo manipulation, from retouching and restoring to creative composites, as well as original artwork creation and graphic design elements such as icons and user interface art.

GIMP also serves as a framework for scripted image manipulation with multi-language support, including C, C++, Python, and Scheme. Its extensibility is highlighted through integration with these languages and a large number of community-created plug-ins and scripts. The site notes that customization options and third-party plugins can further enhance productivity.

In a desktop publishing workflow, GIMP provides color management features intended for high-fidelity color reproduction across digital and printed media. The site says it is best used alongside other free software such as Scribus and Inkscape.