GIMP 3.2 RC3 was released yesterday, March 02, 2026, serving as the third and likely final release candidate before the stable GIMP 3.2 launch. This release primarily focuses on refinement, incorporating "a number of bug fixes and final polishes" to address issues identified since RC2. Developers have indicated that the stable GIMP 3.2 release is "hopefully happening soon." This candidate allows users to test the forthcoming features and ensure overall stability ahead of the official general availability.