GIMP saves as xcf extension

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I used to use Irfanview to edit my files but it stopped working a couple of days ago so I switched to GIMP but I can't seem to find a way to save a file other than xcf.

also see: http://askubuntu.com/questions/284493/avoid-save-for-web-in-gimp — Takkat, Dec 09 '13 at 10:55

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 09 '13 at 10:35

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You need to select file => save as => select type by file extension => jpg or any other extension you want

save as

answered Dec 09 '13 at 10:35

Noosrep

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Or include the extension in the filename. GIMP will automatically choose the right format (e.g.: type in DCIM001.jpg) – Glutanimate Dec 09 '13 at 10:41
Aha, did not know that – Noosrep Dec 09 '13 at 10:45
This does the trick! – Pastichio Rocker Dec 09 '13 at 10:53
Wont work in Gimp 2.8. - it will complain about extensions other than XCF or compressed XCF. – Takkat Dec 09 '13 at 10:54

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 09 '13 at 10:41

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In fact in GIMP you save your file as xcf and you export it to the file type you want (including all major file types).

You can use SHIFT + CTRL + E for this purpose or simply "File / Export." Saving the file in xcf allows you to do a lot more editing if you reopen the file later.

answered Dec 09 '13 at 10:41

don.joey

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Can it be that this doesn't work in GIMP version 2.6? – Noosrep Dec 09 '13 at 10:49
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At present Gimp is at 2.8. - older versions do not have the issue on save as as it was asked by the OP. – Takkat Dec 09 '13 at 10:57
Appearantly I still use version 2.6 and the shortcut doesn't work in my version. That's why I made the remark – Noosrep Dec 09 '13 at 11:04

GIMP saves as xcf extension

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