Software Update: GIMP 2.99.8

Version 2.99.8 of the open source photo editing program GIMP has been released, a development version that will eventually lead to version 3.0. The name GIMP is an abbreviation for “GNU Image Manipulation Program.” The software is available for various operating systems, including Windows, FreeBSD, Linux, macOS and Solaris. However, due to a lack of manpower, the development of the macOS version is lagging somewhat behind. In version 3.0, it will transition to GTK3, xcf files can now be larger than 4GB and can use multicore processors more efficiently. The release notes for this release can be found below.

Development version: GIMP 2.99.8 Released

GIMP 2.99.8 is our new development version, once again coming with a huge set of improvements.

• Clone-type tools on multiple layers
• Selection cue fixed on Wayland and macOS
• Wider coverage of input devices thanks to Windows Ink support
• Canvas-focus by toolbox clicking
• Dropping thumbnail icon
• Improved file formats support: JPEG-XL, PSD/PSB, and more
• Plug-in development
• Memory leak fixes
• Continuous integration changes
  • Windows
    • Development installer “nightlies”
    • Automated release installers
    • Consistency of the installer scripts
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Automatic builds for merge requests
• Updated coding style guide
• GEGL and babel
• Download GIMP 2.99.8
• Team news
  • Developers
  • translators
• what’s next

To get a more complete list of changes, you should refer to the NEWS file or look at the commit history†