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BIMP

Free#35 of 37 in Batch Photo Processing Software

BIMP: A free GIMP plugin for repeatable batch edits across common image tasks. Ranked #35 of 37 in Batch Photo Processing Software by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free GIMP-based batch edits.

5.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free GIMP-based batch edits
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers resizing, cropping, corrections, watermarking, and conversion
- Free and open source on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Includes bulk renaming and multiple image manipulation operations
Where it doesn't
- Batch workflows are manual rather than automated
- Linux users must compile and install it from source
- Requires GIMP and is incompatible with GIMP 2.8 and older

Our verdict on BIMP

BIMP is a free, open-source GIMP plugin for applying image manipulations to groups of files. It suits photographers, designers, and other GIMP users who need repeatable edits across multiple images without moving to a separate batch-processing application. Its graphical workflow covers practical tasks including resizing, cropping, rotating, flipping, blurring, sharpening, color and curve correction, watermarking, renaming, compression, and format conversion.

The main strength is its fit within the GIMP ecosystem. BIMP operates inside GIMP and is available across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Windows and macOS users receive installers, while Linux users can compile and install the plugin from source. The published compatibility note states that BIMP 2.0 and newer do not work with GIMP 2.8 or older, so the GIMP version is an important part of setup. There is no paid tier or plan structure: BIMP is distributed as free, open-source software.

Its feature breadth is practical rather than expansive. Users can combine common corrections and file operations in a graphical batch workflow, including bulk renaming and compression or format conversion. However, the category specification identifies batch automation as manual, which makes BIMP a better fit for user-directed processing than unattended pipelines. It also has no AI features. Choose BIMP if you already work in GIMP and want a free way to process groups of images with familiar editing operations. Choose another tool if you need automation beyond a manual workflow or prefer batch processing that does not depend on GIMP.

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BIMP pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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BIMP fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
RAW processing	Not verified
Bulk renaming	Yes
Bulk resizing	Yes
Output formats	Not verified
Supported platforms	windows, macos, linux
Watched folders	Not verified
Batch automation level	Manual
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: GIMP
Pricing	Free plan
Website	alessandrofrancesconi.it
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

BIMP integrations

BIMP lists 1 integrations on its own site.

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