GIMP-2.10
GIMP is the free and open-source image editor for macOS, Linux and Windows, used by designers, photographers, digital artists and hobbyists worldwide. It offers a full suite of professional-grade tools for photo retouching, digital painting, image composition, format conversion and animation. GIMP supports plugins, scripts, custom brushes and layer effects, making it extensible for specialised workflows. The app is known for its stability and cross-platform compatibility, serving both casual users and professionals who prefer open-source software.
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1 suggestionGIMP 2.10 has been available in a native Apple Silicon (arm64) build since at least May 2024. Download the latest version directly from gimp.org — the official download page now offers separate installers for Intel and Apple Silicon, so on an M-series Mac you will automatically be directed to the native arm64 build (gimp-2.10.38-arm64-1.dmg or newer). Simply download, mount the DMG, and drag GIMP into your Applications folder to replace any older Intel version. You will see noticeably better performance and significantly longer battery life during image editing compared to running the old Intel build under Rosetta. GIMP 3.0 is currently in development and will also ship with native Apple Silicon support when released.
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