Topic: GIMP

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GIMP 3.2.6 released with faster font loading, Wacom barrel rotation

GIMP 3.2.6 has arrived, a new maintenance update in the 3.2.x series that made a splash earlier this year. You won’t find any major new features, but plenty of improvements – not least in font […]

11 September 2026
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GIMP is (finally) working on a new project file format

A new project file format is in the works for GIMP, as the existing one can’t handle larger, complex projects. Since 1997, the famed FOSS image editor has used the binary .xcf format to save projects […]

20 August 2026

This Flatpak runs a 30-year old version of GIMP – pre-GTK

Every wondered what famed FOSS image editor GIMP was like in 1996? Well, now you can find out. Developer balooii has packaged GIMP 0.54 into a Flatpak that runs on modern 64-bit Linux desktops with […]

28 June 2026
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GIMP 3.2.4 released with fresh set of bug fixes

Bug fixes arrive in GIMP 3.2.4, the latest maintenance update for the current 3.2.x stable series. Assorted improvements made since GIMP 3.2.2 dropped in March include a variety of layer workflow tweaks, like ensuring certain […]

19 April 2026
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GIMP 3.2 released with Link Layers, SVG export + more

GIMP 3.2 is now available with non-destructive Link Layers, vector layer creation, SVG export, improved painting tools and lots of other fixes and additions.

15 March 2026
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GIMP 3.2 issues third release candidate with fresh fixes

GIMP 3.2 RC3 is now available for testing, giving users an opportunity to try the image editor’s upcoming features ahead of the stable release. As this is the third (and likely final) release candidate before […]

3 March 2026
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GIMP 3.2 RC2 Released with Fixes as Stable Launch Nears

The second GIMP 3.2 release candidate brings a fresh set of improvements, fixes, and UI tweaks. Download the RC2 build to test the changes before the stable release.

15 December 2025
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GIMP 3.2 Hits Release Candidate with Improved Text Editing + More

Paintbrushes at the ready, as the first GIMP 3.2 release candidate is available for testing. New features and a flurry of fixes are on offer — more details inside!

18 November 2025
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GIMP Announce Official Snap Package for Ubuntu

GIMP's developers have taken ownership of the Snap package on Canonical's Snap Store. The build had previously been maintained by a third-party project.

19 October 2025
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GIMP 3.0.6 Update is a Bug-Fix Backport Bonanza

GIMP 3.0.6 is the latest 'micro release' update to the current 3.0.x stable series, containing a bug and crash fixes, UI tweaks and other assorted changes.

6 October 2025
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GIMP 3.1.4 Dev Release Adds Link Layers, Vector Support

GIMP 3.1.4 is out, a fresh development snapshot of what will become the next major stable release. It introduces two long-awaited new features.

2 September 2025
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GIMP 3.2 Dev Release Adds New Paint Mode + More

GIMP 3.2 will include a new Overwrite painting mode, support for Photoshop pattern files, and expanded file format support.

3 July 2025
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GIMP 3.0 Finally Released with a HUGE Set of Changes

GIMP 3.0 has finally arrived after 7 years of development. Discover the best new features including non-destructive editing, a GTK 3 UI, and more.

17 March 2025
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GIMP 3.0 Release Candidate Arrives with Major New Features

If it feels like the next major release of open source image editor The GIMP has been in the works forever, know that anticipation for its arrival has been building longer still – yet the […]

5 November 2024
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GIMP Dev Release Completes GTK3 Port, Adds Headerbar Option

A new development version of GIMP recently released, and it’s a fairly notably one for a couple of reasons. Though not stable (i.e. expect bugs) this release gives us our best look yet at how […]

18 July 2023
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GIMP 2.99.8 Released with Clone Tool Tweaks, Support for Windows Ink

A new development version of GIMP is available to download and it comes with a couple of interesting changes. More details, and download links, inside.

20 October 2021
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GIMP Fork ‘Glimpse’ on Pause, No More Updates Planned

Development on GIMP fork Glimpse is on pause due to a lack of contributors able to support the image editor's growing user base. More details in this post.

26 May 2021
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New GIMP Unstable Build Lets You Test Features Coming in GIMP 3.0

GIMP 3.0 is due for release next year. It will include many major changes and switch to GTK3. Developers can help test the changes in a new unstable build.

8 November 2020