GIMP vs. Lightroom CC: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

GIMP als Linux-Alternative zu Lightroom CC

Aktualisiert am 27. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

GIMP can replace Lightroom CC for basic RAW development and batch editing, but it lacks the dedicated catalog, metadata tagging, and cloud sync that Lightroom offers. Photographers who prefer a free, open‑source tool and are comfortable managing files manually will benefit. Those who need a full‑blown photo management workflow or heavy metadata handling should look elsewhere.

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Scene 4 cut 15 of "ZeMarmot" being edited in GIMP. Illustration by Aryeom (CC by-sa 4.0 International)

Was gleich funktioniert

Both support non‑destructive editing via layers or masks
Both can process RAW files (GIMP via UFRaw or Darktable integration)
Both offer batch processing and scripting
Both provide color management with ICC profiles
Both support a wide range of image formats

Was anders ist

Lightroom CC has a built‑in library and catalog; GIMP does not
Lightroom CC manages metadata and tagging natively; GIMP requires external tools
Lightroom CC offers cloud sync and mobile apps; GIMP has no native sync
Lightroom CC provides advanced color grading presets; GIMP requires manual adjustments or plug‑ins
Lightroom CC has a subscription model; GIMP is free

Ihre Lightroom CC-Dateien öffnen

GIMP cannot open Lightroom CC's proprietary catalog or XMP files directly. It can import RAW files exported from Lightroom or use the same RAW files if they are stored locally. Exporting to Lightroom-compatible XMP is not supported; you would need to re‑import the edited image back into Lightroom for further cataloging.

Von Lightroom CC zu GIMP wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export RAW files from Lightroom as DNG or TIFF
Open the exported files in GIMP for editing
Use GIMP's batch tools or Script‑Fu to process multiple images
Save edited images in a format Lightroom can read (e.g., JPEG or DNG)
Re‑import the edited files into Lightroom for cataloging and metadata

Wichtige Funktionen von GIMP

Ebenenbasiertes Bearbeiten mit Masken, Mischmodi und Transparenz
Fortschrittliche Pinsel‑Engine für digitale Malerei und Retusche
Unterstützung für Photoshop‑kompatible Plug‑ins (via Kompatibilitätsschichten)
Stapelverarbeitung und Skripting mit Script‑Fu, Python oder GEGL
Nicht‑destruktives Bearbeiten über Plug‑ins wie G'MIC möglich
Umfangreiche Formatunterstützung: PNG, JPEG, TIFF, PSD, WebP und weitere
Anpassbare Oberfläche mit anheftbaren Panels und Themes
Farbmanagement mit ICC‑Profilunterstützung

GIMP unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install gimp

Debiansudo apt install gimp

Fedorasudo dnf install gimp

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S gimp

openSUSEsudo zypper install gimp

Häufige Fragen

Can I use GIMP to develop RAW images like Lightroom?

Yes, GIMP can open RAW files via UFRaw or Darktable integration, but the workflow is less streamlined than Lightroom's built‑in RAW processor.

Does GIMP support non‑destructive editing?

GIMP uses layers and masks to preserve original data, and plug‑ins like G'MIC can add true non‑destructive capabilities, though it is not as straightforward as Lightroom's history stack.

Will my Lightroom catalog stay intact if I switch to GIMP?

No. GIMP does not read Lightroom catalogs; you would need to export images and metadata separately before re‑importing them into Lightroom or another catalog tool.