Choosing a physical GIMP package for Windows means weighing the format, the listed price, and the operating system list. The four packages here span a price range in the low-to-mid teens, with two DVD listings at the lower end, a CD in the middle, and a USB flash drive at the top. Two of the listings share the same product title, so the decision often comes down to the price tag and the format you can actually use on your machine.
Quick Take
For the lowest listed price, the lower-priced DVD with the Photoshop guide is the one to start with. For a labeled GIMP 2024 edition on a disc, the CD is a direct option. For a flash-drive GIMP 3 (2026 Edition), the USB is the only one in that format. If you need Windows 7 or 8 support, either DVD listing covers that ground.
Listed Price Comparison
Here is how the four listings compare by format and listed price.
| Product | Format | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIMP DVD + Photoshop Guide ($10.80) | DVD | USD 10.80 | |
| GIMP DVD + Photoshop Guide ($9.96) | DVD | USD 9.96 | |
| GIMP 2024 Photo Editing Software | CD | USD 14.99 | |
| GIMP 3 (2026 Edition) Pro | USB Flash Drive | USD 15.99 |
Decision Matrix
| Your priority | Listing to consider |
|---|---|
| Lowest listed price | Lower-priced DVD listing |
| Broad Windows OS list | Either DVD listing |
| GIMP 2024 edition on disc | GIMP 2024 CD |
| Flash-drive format | GIMP 3 (2026 Edition) USB |
Product Notes
GIMP DVD + Photoshop Guide ($10.80)
This DVD listing shares its product title with the other DVD entry and lists the same brand, country of origin, and Windows operating system support. It comes with a Photoshop guide, which is a helpful extra for newer users. The operating system list spans Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, and the 64-bit editions of those versions. The listing also says the software can open PSD files. The trade-off is price: it is listed at $10.80, which is higher than the other DVD listing's listed price. The main limitation is the higher listed price, because the product title and attributes do not include an extra version label or different format to distinguish it from the lower-priced DVD.
GIMP DVD + Photoshop Guide ($9.96)
At $9.96, this is the lowest listed price among the four packages. It is also a DVD with a Photoshop guide, and it lists the same Windows versions as the other DVD entry, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, and their 64-bit editions. The GIMP software is described as a professional photo editing alternative that can open PSD files. The limitation is that the title does not include a version identifier, so you cannot tie it to a GIMP 2024 or GIMP 3 (2026 Edition) label from the product title alone. If your priority is keeping the listed price low while still getting a DVD and that guide, this listing is the one to note.
GIMP 2024 Photo Editing Software (CD)
This $14.99 CD is explicitly labeled GIMP 2024. The format is CD, and the attributes specify Windows 10 and Windows 11, a 2 GHz minimum processor, and 1 GB minimum hard drive space. The license category is listed as Lifetime, and the listing says the disc ships without a retail box. For someone who wants a version number in the title and does not need Windows 7 or 8 support, this is the natural pick. The restriction is that the OS list only includes Windows 10 and 11, unlike the DVD listings, and the media is a disc only, with no box included.
GIMP 3 (2026 Edition) Pro (USB)
The $15.99 USB flash drive is the only package in this group that is not a disc. Its title labels it GIMP 3 (2026 Edition) Pro, and the attributes list Windows 10 and Windows 11, a 1 GHz minimum processor, 1 GB hard drive space, and a Lifetime license. The listing notes that you receive the USB drive only, not the box. The main advantage is the flash-drive format, which is a different physical medium from the DVD and CD options. The trade-off is the highest listed price in the group, and the operating system list is Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Final Recommendation
If you are deciding based on listed price and broad OS support, start with the DVD listing at the low end of the price range. If you want a GIMP 2024 edition on a CD and only need Windows 10 and 11, the CD is the direct choice. If you want the GIMP 3 (2026 Edition) Pro label and a flash drive, the USB is the only candidate. The higher-priced DVD sits between the low-priced DVD and the disc and USB editions, but it does not add a version label or a different format compared with the lower-priced DVD. For anyone with an older Windows 7 or 8 machine, the two DVD listings are the ones to check.
