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.

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

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answered Dec 09 '13 at 10:35

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

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.

GIMP saves as xcf extension

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