GIMP Downloads: Versions and Options

May 24, 2025

GIMP Downloads Overview

Current Stable Version

  • Version: 3.0.4
  • Release Date: 2025-05-18

Download Options

  • Operating Systems Supported:
    • GNU/Linux
    • macOS
    • Microsoft Windows

GIMP for macOS

  • Current Version: 3.0.4
  • Download Links:
  • Supported OS: macOS 11 Big Sur or newer
  • App Store Warning: No official GIMP packages are available on Apple's App Store. Third-party downloads are not linked to the GIMP team.
  • Installation: Download DMG and drag to "Applications" folder.

Security

  • SHA256 Checksums:
    • gimp-3.0.4-arm64.dmg: bc3002d9221ebed220b9687378275d139b4fd0ea066fe3a2b5788ef2ee4377f3
    • gimp-3.0.4-x86_64.dmg: 9a2dc5c194212f9f7b8ab6752c7aaad5c5e38cb211ec526593f4d6d720b76c3f
  • VirusTotal Verification: Links provided for file checks.

Older Downloads

Third Party Downloads

  • Macports
    • Allows compiling and installing GIMP easily.
    • Command: sudo port install gimp
    • Download Macports
  • Homebrew
    • Similar functionality to Macports.
    • Install Command: brew tap homebrew/cask && brew install --cask gimp
    • Download Homebrew
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Source for Version 3.0 (Stable)

  • Source Tarballs: Available for compiling on personal systems.
  • Integrity Check: SHA256 hashes provided for various versions.

User Manual

Development Snapshots