I just noticed that putting layers in a group layer makes a noticeably heavier xcf (in my test an xcf went from 1.2 to 1.5 GB).

But it gets more interesting : if your layers have masks and you think you can save some space by deleting them and putting a single mask for the group, it will still be heavier than when you had individual masks (even if the masks were different). In other words you'll have less data to work with but the file will be heavier.
I don't understand why. Does anyone know?

Hello,

I'm fairly new at using Gimp (and art programs in general), and while working on a project, I've had difficulty replicating two particular visuals effects found, for example, in the picture below.

   

The first problem is that I can't seem too replicate the sort of customized curved gradient shown in the image. The gradient tool in Gimp has some options, but I wasn't able to make a curved gradient out of these (I don't really understand what most of the options do outside of linear), so I was wondering if there were other ways to go about replicating such an effect, or if I'm missing something. Additionally, sometimes the gradient (if I draw small lines using the tool) produces very stark differences, without nice transitions, and doesn't seem blurry enough. 

The second problem is that I was wondering if there was a more efficient/clean way of doing the clearer outline between the darkest part of the shading and the thicker, darker outline, using Gimp than simply manually drawing it using the brush tool.


Thank you.

Mac OSX 10.13.6 (High Sierra)

able to download the application, but unable to open.  Have never encountered this challenge so don't know how to deal with it.

Get message (text here, screen shot attached)

"It appears that you are using GIMP for the first time.  GIMP will now create a folder named '/Users/ma/Library/Application Support/GIMP/2.10' and copy some files to it.

Creating folder '/Users/ma/Library/Application Support/GIMP/2.10'...
Cannot create folder '/Users/ma/Library/Application Support/GIMP/2.10': Permission denied"

Thanks in advance for assistance.

I have been using GIMP for a while now and am on Windows 10 with GIMP 2.10.20. Recently I have run into a problem of getting blank images off both of my Epson printers on many images I try (not all) .jpg and .tif The images print fine using another program. I have tried searching the web without success. I just updated to GIMP 2.10.20 from 2.10 where I first experienced the problem.
HELP!

HI

When creating a faded circle (image 3) in GIMP on Mac, when I import to another programme (Galaxy Watch Designer/Studio) the file comes in distorted (image 2 enclosed)

When I use GIMP on Windows creating exactly the same way, the image comes in correctly.

On the preview import dialog the image looks fine no matter where created.

Any ideas?

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Hi,
 
I have encountered a problem with exporting .psd files.  I have just uninstalled and reinstalled GIMP because I knew that the export worked before.  Now, after the reinstall, the first export to psd worked perfectly.  When I tried the second time, it exported, but when I loaded it back in it was scaled too wide.  I noticed this when I tried to use a GIMP exported psd file in ACES Image Tool.  It would not load in.  Instead, the tool just went away.  I have ways of working around this problem but maybe it's a bug in the add-on.

Thanks in advance for any comment made about this issue.

Frank

Any time I use the Guides function in Gimp, it leaves behind a Script-Fu window, which has invariably crashed. 

I have removed Gimp completely and re-installed, but this still happens.  Is this a known bug?

In fact every time I use some sort of plugin, it leaves an open icon on my taskbar. (in the form of an exec icon)

Couple of images to show what I mean.

thanks

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I have created a mockup like this. I would like to add icons as if it were printed on the page. But I do not know how to make the icons follow the page curve. When I add them it looks flat on the curved page. Help me out, please.

I have both the book and icons as SVG.

Hi. Pretty new to using Gimp, or in fact any designer software, and slowly getting used to some of the functions.

I need to be able to draw a circle which starts off full opacity and fades gradually as it goes round. So for example, at 0 degrees it’s bright red, and but the time the circle comes back in itself, it’s fully transparent...if that makes sense 

I’m sure there will be a simple way to do this, but can’t work it out.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Barry

I'm not sure what I clicked that caused this, but on the left side of the screen where all the settings for the tools appear aren't showing up anymore? Instead it's just showing the different layers as shown in the image. I've tried resetting to default and even reinstalling the software but it won't go back to normal. I'm completely new so any advice would be great  

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