The GIMP team has finally released a release candidate version of GIMP 3.0 after years of development. The new interface is smoother and more scalable for high-resolution displays, with icons being converted to SVGs for better quality. The update focuses on backend improvements for project and plugin compatibility, with a stabilized public GIMP API to make porting easier. Despite the long wait, GIMP remains the most popular free image editing software. The stable release of GIMP 3.0 is expected by the end of the year or early 2025. Color accuracy bugs have been fixed, improving color management while still supporting past projects.
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