However, unlike the GIMP, Seashore only aims to serve the basic image editing needs of most computer users, not to provide a replacement for professional image editing products. Seashore was created by Mark Pazolli who led the project until the end of 2009.
Seashore's features include:
- Full support for the GIMP's native XCF file format
 - Read and write support for the TIFF, PNG, JPEG and JP2000 file formats
 - Read-only support for the BMP, PICT, PDF and XBM file formats
 - Layers with over 20 merging effects
 - Ability to edit just the primary or alpha channels
 - Thorough transparency effects including semi-transparent gradients
 - Arbitrary selection regions
 - Anti-aliased brush strokes
 - 6 basic gradient effects with 16 variations
 - Support for over 50 effects with CoreImage
 - Tablet support
 - ColorSync support (including embedded profiles in TIFFs and CMYK previewing)
 

