BIMP
BIMP is a free GIMP plugin for applying selected operations to groups of images.
What BIMP is
BIMP is a free GIMP plugin for applying selected operations to groups of images. Its batch tools cover resizing, cropping, flipping, rotating, blurring, sharpening, color and curve correction, watermarking, renaming, and changing image compression or format. The documentation describes a preview of the result for each image. You can also add procedures from supported plugins installed in your GIMP toolbox. After installation, the plugin appears in GIMP’s File menu as “Batch Image Manipulation...”. The project changelog records format support additions including WEBP, HEIF, OpenEXR, and DDS; release 2.6 added multiple watermarks and DDS importing. BIMP is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, though setup differs: Windows has an official installer for 32-bit and 64-bit systems, macOS availability begins with version 2.5, and Linux installation requires gimptool and development libraries. Version 2.0 and later is incompatible with GIMP 2.8 and older; the maker points users of those versions to BIMP 1.18.
Good
- Free to use.
- Includes a preview for each image.
- Supports bulk resizing and renaming.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Watch out
- BIMP 2.0 and later does not support GIMP 2.8 or older.
- Linux setup requires gimptool and development libraries.
- macOS compatibility can vary by GIMP and macOS version.
Who it suits
BIMP suits GIMP users who need to apply the same selected edits to many images, including bulk resizing or renaming. It is also useful for people who want to include procedures from other installed GIMP plugins.
Verdict
BIMP brings a broad set of repeatable image operations into GIMP’s batch workflow. Check its GIMP compatibility and platform-specific setup requirements before installing.
The facts
Each one read from BIMP's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch operations
- Listed operations include resizing, cropping, flipping, rotating, blurring, sharpening, color correction, watermarking, renaming, and changing compression or format.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Batch tools
- Its listed batch functions include resizing, cropping, flipping and rotating, blurring and sharpening, color and curve correction, watermarking, renaming, and changing compression or format.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The maker warns that BIMP 2.0 and later are not compatible with GIMP 2.8 and older, and points users needing those versions to BIMP 1.18.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Custom operations
- The maker says users can add other GIMP procedures from the plugins installed in their toolbox.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Custom procedures
- The maker says “Another GIMP procedure...” can access supported plugins installed in the user’s toolbox.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Donations
- The maker’s page invites visitors to donate to the project.checked 10 Oct 2026
- GIMP compatibility
- BIMP 2.0 and later is not compatible with GIMP 2.8 or older; the maker points users who need that compatibility to version 1.18.checked 9 Oct 2026
- GIMP integration
- After installation, the plugin appears in GIMP’s File menu as “Batch Image Manipulation...”.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Image formats
- The project changelog lists support additions including OpenEXR, WEBP, HEIF, XPM, JPEG2000, SVG, DDS, and other formats.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Latest listed release
- The maker's release page lists BIMP 2.6, which added multiple watermarks and DDS image importing.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Preview
- The maker’s documentation describes previewing the result for each image.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BIMP is a plugin for applying GIMP manipulations to groups of images.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- The repository README directs users to GitHub Issues to report bugs or request enhancements.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Supported formats
- The changelog lists support added for WEBP, HEIF, OpenEXR, and DDS images.checked 10 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux
- The repository README documents compiling and installing BIMP on Linux with GIMP development tools and make.checked 10 Oct 2026
- macOS
- The repository README says a macOS version is available from the releases page starting with BIMP 2.5, and cautions that it may not work with every GIMP or macOS version.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Windows
- The repository README documents an official installer for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.checked 10 Oct 2026
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