GIMP 3.2.8 released with improved text tool, performance

GIMP 3.2.8 is out, the fourth maintenance update in the current stable series, which first launched in March 2026. No shiny new features ship, as fixes and fine-tuning are the primary focus. Major work is happening alongside maintenance efforts, but that work is targeted at the next major series. What’s changed since the v3.2.6 update in September? GIMP 3.2.8 offers better initial positioning of dialogs, makes the Preferences page load faster and allows the creation of colourful semi-transparent borders via the Add Border filter. This update also bolsters the text tool’s support for right-to-l