GIMP vs Amazon Paint

Struggling to choose between GIMP and Amazon Paint? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

GIMP is a Photos & Graphics solution with tags like photo-editing, raster-graphics-editor, open-source.

It boasts features such as Photo retouching tools, Advanced selection tools, Layers & masks, Plug-in system, Scripting, Customizable interface and pros including Free and open source, Available for Windows, Mac & Linux, Powerful editing capabilities, Active community support, Extendable via plugins & scripts.

On the other hand, Amazon Paint is a Photos & Graphics product tagged with painting, drawing, image-editing.

Its standout features include Basic painting and drawing tools, Image editing tools, Layers, Undo/redo, Brush size and opacity controls, Color palette, Text tool, Shape tools, Crop, rotate, resize, Filters, and it shines with pros like Free, Easy to use interface, Good for simple projects, Works in browser - no installation needed, Can open and save .png files.

Feature	GIMP	Amazon Paint
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Photos & Graphics	Photos & Graphics

Product Overview

GIMP

Description: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), a powerful and free open-source alternative to commercial image editing software. With a rich set of features for photo retouching, graphic design, and digital art, GIMP provides a versatile platform for creative expression without the price tag.

Amazon Paint

Description: Amazon Paint is a free online painting and drawing application by Amazon. It has basic painting, drawing, and image editing tools for casual users.

Key Features Comparison

GIMP Features

• Photo retouching tools
• Advanced selection tools
• Layers & masks
• Plug-in system
• Scripting
• Customizable interface

Amazon Paint Features

• Basic painting and drawing tools
• Image editing tools
• Layers
• Undo/redo
• Brush size and opacity controls
• Color palette
• Text tool
• Shape tools
• Crop, rotate, resize
• Filters

Pros & Cons Analysis

GIMP

Pros

• Free and open source
• Available for Windows, Mac & Linux
• Powerful editing capabilities
• Active community support
• Extendable via plugins & scripts

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Limited native RAW support
• No non-destructive editing
• Lacks some advanced features of paid options

Amazon Paint

Pros

• Free
• Easy to use interface
• Good for simple projects
• Works in browser - no installation needed
• Can open and save .png files

Cons

• Limited features compared to advanced editors
• No pen/stylus support
• No video or animation tools
• No plugins or add-ons
• Must have Amazon account to save images

Pricing Comparison

GIMP

• Open Source

Amazon Paint

• Free