How to reduce enormous GIMP (XCF) file size for simple photo correction
When I save as XCF, the file size jumped to 23.2 MB! WHAT? And if I choose the option to use better compression now available in GIMP 2.10, it is still 14.1 MB. The original RAW JPEG is only 3.27 MB. …
How to import a group of layers from a XCF to another XCF in GIMP?
Oct 25, 2020 · Open both XCF files. In the XCF with the layer group, click and drag the layer group from the layers panel onto the other image tab along the top (do not release the mouse button). When the …
after saving a png/jpg and after that pressing X to exit, why does GIMP ...
Aug 17, 2024 · When you then export as JPEG/PNG, GIMP recompresses the images for that format, When you then close the application, GIMP asks if you want to save the uncompressed XCF which is …
Compatible Photoshop format for GIMP - Graphic Design Stack Exchange
Jan 3, 2019 · GIMPs native format is XCF. You should save in XCF for full compatibility with GIMP, if you want to preserve layers, etc. Photoshop doesn't support XCF at all, unfortunately.
Saving work flow for print, web, original scan files in GIMP
Oct 12, 2021 · 0 How does everyone deal with work flow and xcf files - like if you need to make 3 versions of same image i.e. : save image for web save image for print save image as original scan …
GIMP - export to PNG changes the color completely
Nov 3, 2023 · I have problem very similar to GIMP - export to PNG changes the color completely (from RGB to GRAY). i.e. colors in exported images are changed to gray. What I am doing wrong? here …
photoshop scripting - Graphic Design Stack Exchange
Nov 26, 2022 · I have an xcf file that is comprised of a series of layers The first layer, called "background" holds an image that will be manipulated by the script. The other layers …
Preserve text layers when exporting to PSD in GIMP?
Aug 22, 2015 · I have a bunch of old xcf files on my computer I'd really like to export to PSD after moving my workstation over to all Adobe products. However, I'm noticing that when I export my xcf …
gimp: can you save the file with all the undo history?
Jul 5, 2023 · The undo history isn't saved in the XCF. IMHO basing your workflow on undo is very dangerous, because with a single mistake you can lose a good chunk of your edit history (not …
GIMP 2.10.24 : Modify or remove selection's border after closing *.xcf ...
Aug 16, 2021 · With GIMP, I want to draw a rectangle so I follow the documentation: 14.2. Creating a Basic Shape. I get the expected result. Then I close the *.xcf file and re-open it. The selection is still …