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Re: is .xcf the default/popular format for GIMP users?

by Jernej Simončič-2 :: Rate this Message:

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On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:26:43 -0000, Serr8d wrote:

> I use the .xcf format as a working, or 'project' file format, for
> 'internal use only'. And for storing layers I might need later. With
> 20 or more layers, an .xcf file can be massive; whereas the
> industry-standard .jpg saved for the web is fractionally smaller. Of
> course the other formats are all available from the .xcf 'save as' menu.

When saving, type the file extension as .xcf.gz, this should make the file
somewhat smaller.

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