Great news for open-source software enthusiasts: after many years of waiting, the new version of the photo editing software GIMP has finally been released. The developers have taken their time to refine every aspect of their service, taking 7 years to finalize version 3.0.
A release candidate unveiled in November 2024 allowed curious users to preview the new features. After extensive user testing and feedback collection, GIMP's development team announced the deployment of version 3.0 in a blog post last Sunday.
Alongside the new version, the mascot logo, Wilbur, has received a fresh look. Developers presented several new features that will surely interest image editing enthusiasts, and many more additions are detailed in the software's release notes. Want to try this new version of GIMP? You can download it now here
