GIMP
A free, open-source image editor.
- Free
- Open source
- Good for beginners
- Jam-friendly
What it does
GIMP is a long-standing free alternative to commercial photo editors, useful for editing textures, sprites and screenshots.
Highlights
- Layers and masks
- Filters and plug-ins
- Edit textures and sprites
- Free and open source
Is it right for me?
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Useful for
- Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
- Game jams
- A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.