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Chapter 5: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) What is GIMP? GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program . GIMP is an image editing software used to create, edit, and enhance digital images. Key Features of GIMP GIMP is an application software used for image editing and photo manipulation . It is a free and open-source software , meaning anyone can download and use it without paying. It is widely used for: Image retouching Photo editing Graphic design Image creation Some other examples of image editing software include: Adobe Photoshop Picasa Paint.NET Adobe Lightroom GIMP can be downloaded from its official website: https://www.gimp.org History of GIMP The first version of GIMP was developed by: Peter Mattis Spencer Kimball They created GIMP as a free alternative to commercial image editing software. What is Image Editing? Image editing is the process of modifying or enhancing digital images using specialized software. It includes various tasks such as: Selecting parts of ...