<![CDATA[Gimp-Forum.net - All Forums]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:07:59 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Extracting a "Dotted Network" skeleton from a glowing raster image for vector editing]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Extracting-a-Dotted-Network-skeleton-from-a-glowing-raster-image-for-vector-editing Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:53:23 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Extracting-a-Dotted-Network-skeleton-from-a-glowing-raster-image-for-vector-editing


first of all - many thanks for your great forum. i am glad to be here - to be a part of your great forum.

today i have a workflow question: i am interested in the extracting a "Dotted Network" skeleton from a glowing raster image for vector editing

the goal: I have a complex raster image (a network of dots/lines on a dark background). I want to "isolate a layer" to get a rough, clean vector skeleton (Base Layer). Later, I will use this skeleton as a foundation to build upon (a Model Layer).

 my base question 1:the right tool Selection
 
Which is the best primary tool for this specific "extraction" step?

a) GIMP: (For curves/threshold) - i guess that this is the tool to use
b) Inkscape: (For bitmap tracing)
c) Krita: hmmm  (For color-to-alpha)

My assumption is to use GIMP to kill the background and Inkscape to trace the dots to vectors. Is there a way to do this purely in one software?

the question here: Isolation Technique
 How do I isolate only the brightest: lines/dots  (..without dragging the "bokeh" (blurry glow) along with them?).....
 - Is it better to work with Layers (e.g., subtracting a blurred layer)?
 - Or is Color Decompose (HSV - Value channel) the standard approach?
 - Are there specific filters (like "Edge Detect" or "Threshold") that preserve the dot structure without making them blobs?

the Question 3: The Vectorization:
 
When using Inkscape's Trace Bitmap, how do I prevent the scattered dots from merging together? The original image has distinct nodes, but the glow connects them. How do I tell the software to separate the "nodes" from the "edges"?

I want to keep this technology-neutral to learn all possible approaches, but I am guess that it best would be gained if i go with GIMP 
to get the workflows done.

look forward to hear from you
 Thanks!

saint_m Smile


-additional: some little & tiny ASCII Graphics that illustrates the "layer--stacking"  .  the"Layer Stacking" concept.

the Figure 1: The Base Extraction
my goal here:  i wanna remove the background glow, and keep the structure.

Quote:
Code:
    [Original Image: Glowing Dots + Dark BG]
                  |
                  v (Threshold & Decompose)
    +---------------------------------------+
    |  EXTRACTED BASE LAYER                 |
    |   .-----o      .-----o                |
    |   |      \    /         |             |
    |   o       o--o       o                |
    |  / \     /    \       / \             |
    | o   o---o      o---o                  |
    |                                 (White lines, Transparent BG) |
    +---------------------------------------+


Figure 2: The Model Layer (Your desired workspace)
the Goal: Lock the base, draw freely on top.





Code:
    +---------------------------------------+
    |  MY_NETWORK (Drawing Layer)           |
    |  (Here I add my new colors/shapes)    |
    +---------------------------------------+
    |  BASE (Reference Layer)               |
    |   .-----o      .-----o                |
    |   |      \    /         |             |
    |   o       o--o       o                |
    +---------------------------------------+
         (Locked, semi-transparent)

Again: what i  want is - the main goal: the Extracting of  a "Dotted Network" skeleton from a example image: " glowExtracting" a "Dotted Network" skeleton from a glowing raster image for vector editinging raster image for vector editing


look forward  to hear from  you 
greetings Smile



ps - see a example -in  this illustration we see many dods - the question - how can we isolate some of them ..!?

.png   _plotly_extraction_of_several_Dots_.png (Size: 92.91 KB / Downloads: 24) ]]>


first of all - many thanks for your great forum. i am glad to be here - to be a part of your great forum.

today i have a workflow question: i am interested in the extracting a "Dotted Network" skeleton from a glowing raster image for vector editing

the goal: I have a complex raster image (a network of dots/lines on a dark background). I want to "isolate a layer" to get a rough, clean vector skeleton (Base Layer). Later, I will use this skeleton as a foundation to build upon (a Model Layer).

 my base question 1:the right tool Selection
 
Which is the best primary tool for this specific "extraction" step?

a) GIMP: (For curves/threshold) - i guess that this is the tool to use
b) Inkscape: (For bitmap tracing)
c) Krita: hmmm  (For color-to-alpha)

My assumption is to use GIMP to kill the background and Inkscape to trace the dots to vectors. Is there a way to do this purely in one software?

the question here: Isolation Technique
 How do I isolate only the brightest: lines/dots  (..without dragging the "bokeh" (blurry glow) along with them?).....
 - Is it better to work with Layers (e.g., subtracting a blurred layer)?
 - Or is Color Decompose (HSV - Value channel) the standard approach?
 - Are there specific filters (like "Edge Detect" or "Threshold") that preserve the dot structure without making them blobs?

the Question 3: The Vectorization:
 
When using Inkscape's Trace Bitmap, how do I prevent the scattered dots from merging together? The original image has distinct nodes, but the glow connects them. How do I tell the software to separate the "nodes" from the "edges"?

I want to keep this technology-neutral to learn all possible approaches, but I am guess that it best would be gained if i go with GIMP 
to get the workflows done.

look forward to hear from you
 Thanks!

saint_m Smile


-additional: some little & tiny ASCII Graphics that illustrates the "layer--stacking"  .  the"Layer Stacking" concept.

the Figure 1: The Base Extraction
my goal here:  i wanna remove the background glow, and keep the structure.

Quote:
Code:
    [Original Image: Glowing Dots + Dark BG]
                  |
                  v (Threshold & Decompose)
    +---------------------------------------+
    |  EXTRACTED BASE LAYER                 |
    |   .-----o      .-----o                |
    |   |      \    /         |             |
    |   o       o--o       o                |
    |  / \     /    \       / \             |
    | o   o---o      o---o                  |
    |                                 (White lines, Transparent BG) |
    +---------------------------------------+


Figure 2: The Model Layer (Your desired workspace)
the Goal: Lock the base, draw freely on top.





Code:
    +---------------------------------------+
    |  MY_NETWORK (Drawing Layer)           |
    |  (Here I add my new colors/shapes)    |
    +---------------------------------------+
    |  BASE (Reference Layer)               |
    |   .-----o      .-----o                |
    |   |      \    /         |             |
    |   o       o--o       o                |
    +---------------------------------------+
         (Locked, semi-transparent)

Again: what i  want is - the main goal: the Extracting of  a "Dotted Network" skeleton from a example image: " glowExtracting" a "Dotted Network" skeleton from a glowing raster image for vector editinging raster image for vector editing


look forward  to hear from  you 
greetings Smile



ps - see a example -in  this illustration we see many dods - the question - how can we isolate some of them ..!?

.png   _plotly_extraction_of_several_Dots_.png (Size: 92.91 KB / Downloads: 24) ]]> <![CDATA[Batcher and simple animation.]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Batcher-and-simple-animation Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:31:34 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Batcher-and-simple-animation
This is using the Gimp 3 plugin Batcher   https://kamilburda.github.io/batcher/

(1) Removing a plain color background from an animation.  It might be something downloaded from one of those animation websites. If it is possible using Color -> Color-to-Alpha then in Batcher these Gimp operations gimp-layer-add-alpha and color-to-alpha


.jpg   batcher-ani-01.jpg (Size: 87.94 KB / Downloads: 17)






(2) Distributing the layers across the canvas using the Gimp 3 Align tool and adding a background with Batcher.


.jpg   batcher-ani-02.jpg (Size: 100.9 KB / Downloads: 16)






Which gives this:


.gif   walking.gif (Size: 289.13 KB / Downloads: 88) ]]>
This is using the Gimp 3 plugin Batcher   https://kamilburda.github.io/batcher/

(1) Removing a plain color background from an animation.  It might be something downloaded from one of those animation websites. If it is possible using Color -> Color-to-Alpha then in Batcher these Gimp operations gimp-layer-add-alpha and color-to-alpha


.jpg   batcher-ani-01.jpg (Size: 87.94 KB / Downloads: 17)






(2) Distributing the layers across the canvas using the Gimp 3 Align tool and adding a background with Batcher.


.jpg   batcher-ani-02.jpg (Size: 100.9 KB / Downloads: 16)






Which gives this:


.gif   walking.gif (Size: 289.13 KB / Downloads: 88) ]]> <![CDATA[2.10.38---Dock sizes and movability]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-2-10-38-Dock-sizes-and-movability Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:27:03 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-2-10-38-Dock-sizes-and-movability
I've spent the last few hours trying to make it look and perform the way 2.8 did. (Insert usual excuse about my being a creature of habit.) I've figured out/stumbled onto most of what I need, but one thing eludes me, or maybe two:

Unlike with 2.8, the Tool Options, Toolbox, Navigation pane, and Layers box each seem to be stuck in one place, at one size. They're way taller than they need to be, and take up way too much space. I really didn't mind moving them out of the way when I needed to work on a more zoomed-in view of my image, but I don't seem to have that option here.

Is there a way to resize them and move them around?

Also, when using the Rotation tool, its dialogue box was sitting right on top of the image I was rotating, so I couldn't really see what I was doing. It wouldn't move, either.

Please, I hope there is a way to do this. If not, I may need to revert and forego any improvements 2.10 has to offer.

Thanks!]]>
I've spent the last few hours trying to make it look and perform the way 2.8 did. (Insert usual excuse about my being a creature of habit.) I've figured out/stumbled onto most of what I need, but one thing eludes me, or maybe two:

Unlike with 2.8, the Tool Options, Toolbox, Navigation pane, and Layers box each seem to be stuck in one place, at one size. They're way taller than they need to be, and take up way too much space. I really didn't mind moving them out of the way when I needed to work on a more zoomed-in view of my image, but I don't seem to have that option here.

Is there a way to resize them and move them around?

Also, when using the Rotation tool, its dialogue box was sitting right on top of the image I was rotating, so I couldn't really see what I was doing. It wouldn't move, either.

Please, I hope there is a way to do this. If not, I may need to revert and forego any improvements 2.10 has to offer.

Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[Scanner menu missing]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Scanner-menu-missing Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:40:36 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Scanner-menu-missing Is this temporary or an oversight?

Thank you.

.png   GIMP_NoScanner.png (Size: 21.72 KB / Downloads: 27) ]]> Is this temporary or an oversight?

Thank you.

.png   GIMP_NoScanner.png (Size: 21.72 KB / Downloads: 27) ]]> <![CDATA[Smaller font size main menu after some time]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Smaller-font-size-main-menu-after-some-time Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:51:57 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Smaller-font-size-main-menu-after-some-time <![CDATA[How do I hide/unhide a *group* of dockable dialogs?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-How-do-I-hide-unhide-a-group-of-dockable-dialogs Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:44:25 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-How-do-I-hide-unhide-a-group-of-dockable-dialogs
I have what I assume is a very, very common scenario, where I'm not finding the solution obvious:

- I am in single-window mode and want to hide all dockable dialogs on the right-hand-side of GIMP.
- I do NOT want to hide everything with <tab> because I still want to use the the toolbox and list of open files while having more space on the right.
- I do NOT want to close every docker on right individually and permanently because then I would have to open each one individually again when I wanted it.

What I am looking for is the equivalent of:
- The Show/hide properties option mapped to F8 by default in MuseScore
- The right-arrow button that collapses the sidebar in LibreOffice Writer
- Or simply resizing the right-hand panel to zero width if it didn't set a minimum width.

This is something I imagine pretty much everyone who has who has ever had GIMP tiled in one half of a single screen and reference materials tiled on the other half will have wanted to do at least once, so I would be shocked if in the entire 25+-year history of GIMP development no one has been bugged by this enough to implement a solution -- yet none of the familiar ones seem to be present. What am I missing?

Thanks,
Timothy Gaskell
GIMP user since way back when the only way to get to the main menu was to right-click the canvas -- but still not good at it.]]>
I have what I assume is a very, very common scenario, where I'm not finding the solution obvious:

- I am in single-window mode and want to hide all dockable dialogs on the right-hand-side of GIMP.
- I do NOT want to hide everything with <tab> because I still want to use the the toolbox and list of open files while having more space on the right.
- I do NOT want to close every docker on right individually and permanently because then I would have to open each one individually again when I wanted it.

What I am looking for is the equivalent of:
- The Show/hide properties option mapped to F8 by default in MuseScore
- The right-arrow button that collapses the sidebar in LibreOffice Writer
- Or simply resizing the right-hand panel to zero width if it didn't set a minimum width.

This is something I imagine pretty much everyone who has who has ever had GIMP tiled in one half of a single screen and reference materials tiled on the other half will have wanted to do at least once, so I would be shocked if in the entire 25+-year history of GIMP development no one has been bugged by this enough to implement a solution -- yet none of the familiar ones seem to be present. What am I missing?

Thanks,
Timothy Gaskell
GIMP user since way back when the only way to get to the main menu was to right-click the canvas -- but still not good at it.]]> <![CDATA[apply a certain gradient color-sheme to a image:]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-apply-a-certain-gradient-color-sheme-to-a-image Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-apply-a-certain-gradient-color-sheme-to-a-image


in this thread - i have learned alot:  i have seen, that there  were awesome color-shemes. 

the thread: c.f.  https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-color-...al-example

i (we all) have learned - that we can use wonderful color shemes - such as: LCH  - Lightness, Chroma, and Hue: 

Quote:LCH stands for Lightness, Chroma and Hue. It is pretty similar to HSL but is modelled after human vision. Oftentimes, it is referred to as HCL color mode.

HCL or LCH - however you may want to call it, provides a consistent lightness of colors as perceived by human eyes. I prefer this color mode as it enables us to generate gradients with consistent lightness. Here’s an example:

cf.  https://www.prasannamestha.com/blog/scie...-gradients


well - i want o apply this on a image: - see here a shematic view: 

Code:
colorize this from left to right - with  LCH
+---------------------------------------+
|  Base-plane                           |
|   .-----o      .-----o                |
|   |      \    /      |                |
|   o       o--o       o                |
|  / \     /    \     / \               |
| o   o---o      o---o   o              |
+---------------------------------------+
-.. how to apply the gradient from left  to right


the base plane: with  a network 

what is aimed: i want to colorize this from left to right - with LCH


should i do this with - some kind of layers - where i have the gradient of the LCH stored in!?


look forward to hear from you 

regard

Saint M Smile]]>


in this thread - i have learned alot:  i have seen, that there  were awesome color-shemes. 

the thread: c.f.  https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-color-...al-example

i (we all) have learned - that we can use wonderful color shemes - such as: LCH  - Lightness, Chroma, and Hue: 

Quote:LCH stands for Lightness, Chroma and Hue. It is pretty similar to HSL but is modelled after human vision. Oftentimes, it is referred to as HCL color mode.

HCL or LCH - however you may want to call it, provides a consistent lightness of colors as perceived by human eyes. I prefer this color mode as it enables us to generate gradients with consistent lightness. Here’s an example:

cf.  https://www.prasannamestha.com/blog/scie...-gradients


well - i want o apply this on a image: - see here a shematic view: 

Code:
colorize this from left to right - with  LCH
+---------------------------------------+
|  Base-plane                           |
|   .-----o      .-----o                |
|   |      \    /      |                |
|   o       o--o       o                |
|  / \     /    \     / \               |
| o   o---o      o---o   o              |
+---------------------------------------+
-.. how to apply the gradient from left  to right


the base plane: with  a network 

what is aimed: i want to colorize this from left to right - with LCH


should i do this with - some kind of layers - where i have the gradient of the LCH stored in!?


look forward to hear from you 

regard

Saint M Smile]]> <![CDATA[Gimp 3.2.2 (and 3.0) text tool problems]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-3-2-2-and-3-0-text-tool-problems Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:09:22 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-3-2-2-and-3-0-text-tool-problems <![CDATA[Working with layers - a headstart of a beginner...]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Working-with-layers-a-headstart-of-a-beginner Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:59:44 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Working-with-layers-a-headstart-of-a-beginner

i am currenty workin on some preliminary steps for a new project. 

i want to show a little image for illustration.  Therefore i need a image with some dots. 

I have a basic-image (which i want to use as a starting point.)
 

well -i need only the dots - that are blue  - not the green ones and not the yellow ones. 

how to achive this: 

well i think that i can work here with layers - or "masks" : can ´t i? 

that saidL i think that we re able to - let us say "to isolate  a certain amount oif the dots"

So - if i could work with layers - then i would be able to achive  a image where i only have a certain amound of dots left - the (above menitoned) blue ones 

How would you do that: - how would you try to achieve that - to make sure that only this blue dots remain.

so the question is:  – how would you approach this, what's the best way to proceed? Should I use layers or masks?

I think it should be possible to isolate a single color here – to focus on the dots with only  one certain color - the blue oner: , so to speak – and extract them - so that those dots are  what remains in the end.

Should I do this with layers (or layers) or masks?



.png   _plotly_extraction_of_several_Dots_.png (Size: 92.91 KB / Downloads: 196)


i think that this is a gerneral Beginner question - and yes:  if i can do this - if i achive this - then i guess that i would be able to lots of other things more with GIMP

Loook forward to hear from you 

greetings Smile]]>

i am currenty workin on some preliminary steps for a new project. 

i want to show a little image for illustration.  Therefore i need a image with some dots. 

I have a basic-image (which i want to use as a starting point.)
 

well -i need only the dots - that are blue  - not the green ones and not the yellow ones. 

how to achive this: 

well i think that i can work here with layers - or "masks" : can ´t i? 

that saidL i think that we re able to - let us say "to isolate  a certain amount oif the dots"

So - if i could work with layers - then i would be able to achive  a image where i only have a certain amound of dots left - the (above menitoned) blue ones 

How would you do that: - how would you try to achieve that - to make sure that only this blue dots remain.

so the question is:  – how would you approach this, what's the best way to proceed? Should I use layers or masks?

I think it should be possible to isolate a single color here – to focus on the dots with only  one certain color - the blue oner: , so to speak – and extract them - so that those dots are  what remains in the end.

Should I do this with layers (or layers) or masks?



.png   _plotly_extraction_of_several_Dots_.png (Size: 92.91 KB / Downloads: 196)


i think that this is a gerneral Beginner question - and yes:  if i can do this - if i achive this - then i guess that i would be able to lots of other things more with GIMP

Loook forward to hear from you 

greetings Smile]]> <![CDATA[color scala - how to define the colors right : with a real example]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-color-scala-how-to-define-the-colors-right-with-a-real-example Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:44:56 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-color-scala-how-to-define-the-colors-right-with-a-real-example

currently working on the preparing of a new graphic.

here i need to define the  color scala - how to define the colors right 


see the example which is me reference - scale of colors: 



.png   _images_color_scale_.png (Size: 3.91 KB / Downloads: 209)


how to define the colors - can you gives some reference points (/or colors) here .. in hexa..


i guess that we have the following 


yellow #FFFF00 255,255,0
 
yellow1 #FFFF00 255,255,0
yellow2 #EEEE00 238,238,0
yellow3 CDCD002 05,205,0
yellow4 #8B8B00 139,139,0

DarkOrchid4 #68228B 104,34,139
DarkViolet #9400D3 148,0,211
LavenderBlush FFF0F5 55,240,245

blue 0000FF 0,0,255
blue1 #0000FF 0,0,255
blue2 #0000EE 0,0,238
blue3 #0000CD 0,0,205


orange #FFA500 255,165,0
orange1 #FFA500 255,165,0
orange2 #EE9A00 238,154,0
orange3 #CD8500 205,133,0
 

hmm - do they fit right -!?
 
look forward to hear from you 

greetings  Smile]]>

currently working on the preparing of a new graphic.

here i need to define the  color scala - how to define the colors right 


see the example which is me reference - scale of colors: 



.png   _images_color_scale_.png (Size: 3.91 KB / Downloads: 209)


how to define the colors - can you gives some reference points (/or colors) here .. in hexa..


i guess that we have the following 


yellow #FFFF00 255,255,0
 
yellow1 #FFFF00 255,255,0
yellow2 #EEEE00 238,238,0
yellow3 CDCD002 05,205,0
yellow4 #8B8B00 139,139,0

DarkOrchid4 #68228B 104,34,139
DarkViolet #9400D3 148,0,211
LavenderBlush FFF0F5 55,240,245

blue 0000FF 0,0,255
blue1 #0000FF 0,0,255
blue2 #0000EE 0,0,238
blue3 #0000CD 0,0,205


orange #FFA500 255,165,0
orange1 #FFA500 255,165,0
orange2 #EE9A00 238,154,0
orange3 #CD8500 205,133,0
 

hmm - do they fit right -!?
 
look forward to hear from you 

greetings  Smile]]> <![CDATA[French Translation issues]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-French-Translation-issues Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:24:29 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-French-Translation-issues I've found some translation errors in the French text within certain menus.
I'm submitting them for correction.
Thank you for your work.
Sincerely.


.png   UI03.png (Size: 74.16 KB / Downloads: 25)

.png   UI04.png (Size: 31.93 KB / Downloads: 24) ]]> I've found some translation errors in the French text within certain menus.
I'm submitting them for correction.
Thank you for your work.
Sincerely.


.png   UI03.png (Size: 74.16 KB / Downloads: 25)

.png   UI04.png (Size: 31.93 KB / Downloads: 24) ]]> <![CDATA[Suggestion on the UI Select menu & Tools]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Suggestion-on-the-UI-Select-menu-Tools Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:22:18 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Suggestion-on-the-UI-Select-menu-Tools I had already requested this change in a previous version and it was implemented. I can no longer find it in version 3.2.

The idea was to provide quick access to selection drawing functions directly within the rectangular (and circular) and lasso selection tools.
This avoids having to navigate through menus to perform the drawing, resulting in a significant time saving.


.png   UI01.png (Size: 69.25 KB / Downloads: 36)

Furthermore, I think these functions should not be in the 'Edit' menu but rather in the 'Select' menu.


.png   UI02.png (Size: 112.43 KB / Downloads: 22)

I'll let you judge the wisdom of this request.
Thank you for your work.
Sincerely.]]> I had already requested this change in a previous version and it was implemented. I can no longer find it in version 3.2.

The idea was to provide quick access to selection drawing functions directly within the rectangular (and circular) and lasso selection tools.
This avoids having to navigate through menus to perform the drawing, resulting in a significant time saving.


.png   UI01.png (Size: 69.25 KB / Downloads: 36)

Furthermore, I think these functions should not be in the 'Edit' menu but rather in the 'Select' menu.


.png   UI02.png (Size: 112.43 KB / Downloads: 22)

I'll let you judge the wisdom of this request.
Thank you for your work.
Sincerely.]]> <![CDATA[GIMP 3.0 RC: Text Tool forces font back to Sans-Serif on Windows]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-GIMP-3-0-RC-Text-Tool-forces-font-back-to-Sans-Serif-on-Windows Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:06:18 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-GIMP-3-0-RC-Text-Tool-forces-font-back-to-Sans-Serif-on-Windows I'm testing the new GIMP 3.0 on Windows, and I’ve run into a persistent issue with the Text Tool.
The Problem: Every time I select a font and start typing on the canvas, GIMP automatically overrides my selection and reverts the font to "Sans-Serif". This happens regardless of which font I choose initially.
Steps to reproduce:
  1. Select the Text Tool.
  2. Pick any font from the Tool Options (e.g., Segoe UI, Tahoma).
  3. Click on the canvas to create a text box.
  4. Start typing — the font immediately jumps back to "Sans-Serif".
System Info:
  • GIMP Version: 3.0
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Input Method: [english]
I understand that GIMP 3.0 is a major transition to GTK3, so I wanted to report this to see if it's a known regression or if there is a specific workaround for Windows users.
Has anyone else encountered this in the 3.0 builds?
Best regards,

.png   لقطة شاشة 2026-04-04 141050.png (Size: 39.46 KB / Downloads: 256) ]]> I'm testing the new GIMP 3.0 on Windows, and I’ve run into a persistent issue with the Text Tool.
The Problem: Every time I select a font and start typing on the canvas, GIMP automatically overrides my selection and reverts the font to "Sans-Serif". This happens regardless of which font I choose initially.
Steps to reproduce:
  1. Select the Text Tool.
  2. Pick any font from the Tool Options (e.g., Segoe UI, Tahoma).
  3. Click on the canvas to create a text box.
  4. Start typing — the font immediately jumps back to "Sans-Serif".
System Info:
  • GIMP Version: 3.0
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Input Method: [english]
I understand that GIMP 3.0 is a major transition to GTK3, so I wanted to report this to see if it's a known regression or if there is a specific workaround for Windows users.
Has anyone else encountered this in the 3.0 builds?
Best regards,

.png   لقطة شاشة 2026-04-04 141050.png (Size: 39.46 KB / Downloads: 256) ]]> <![CDATA[GIMP 3 - Social Media Resizer]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-GIMP-3-Social-Media-Resizer Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:32:40 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-GIMP-3-Social-Media-Resizer https://tarulahsanbd.gumroad.com/l/nlqyh

? Core Features

⚡ One-Click Social Media Export

Export your design instantly to multiple platform-ready sizes:

* Instagram (Square, Portrait, Story, Reel)
* YouTube (Thumbnail, Shorts)
* TikTok
* Facebook (Feed, Story)
* LinkedIn
* X (Twitter)

Select multiple presets → export all at once.

---

? Smart Preset System

? Built-in Presets

Comes with industry-standard sizes for all major platforms.

➕ Custom Presets

* Create your own sizes
* Edit existing presets
* Delete unused presets
* Auto-saved locally

? Preset Browser

* Filter by platform
* Search by name, size, or keyword
* Quickly select/deselect presets

---

?️ Advanced Resize Engine

? Two Canvas Modes

* **Crop to Fit** → fills frame, trims overflow
* **Pad to Fit** → preserves full image with padding

? High-Quality Scaling

* Uses best available GIMP interpolation
* Maintains sharpness across exports

---

? Batch Processing

? Multi-Image Export

* Select multiple input images
* Export each image into all selected presets

? Batch Output Logic

If you select:

* 5 images
* 4 presets

? You get **20 exported files automatically**

---

? Live Visual Preview (KEY FEATURE)

⚡ Real-Time Preview

* No “Preview” button needed
* Updates instantly when:
  * presets change
  * canvas mode changes
  * format changes
  * naming template changes

? Preview Cards

Each preset shows:

* Visual thumbnail (actual crop/pad simulation)
* Resolution (e.g. 1080×1920)
* Platform + preset name
* Final export filename

? Scrollable Preview Grid

* Supports many presets
* Smooth scrolling
* Adjustable preview limit

---

? Batch Preview System

 ? Preview for Batch Mode

* Choose one file as preview reference
* See exactly how all outputs will look
* Applies to all selected presets

---

?️ Smart Naming System

? Dynamic Templates

Use tokens to auto-name exports:

Available tokens:

* {image_name}
* {preset_name}
* {platform}
* {width}
* {height}
* {ext}

? Example:


{image_name}_{preset_name}


→ banner_instagram-story.png

---

? Organized Export System

? Output Folder Selection

* Choose any directory
* Remembers last used folder

?️ Optional Platform Subfolders

Automatically organizes exports:


/Instagram/
/YouTube/
/Facebook/


---

?️ User-Friendly Interface

? Clean Layout

* Left: Preset browser
* Right: Options + preview
* Bottom: Status + export

? Smart Controls

* Select all visible presets
* Clear selections
* Platform-based selection

---

? Persistent Settings

Automatically remembers:

* last output folder
* canvas mode
* export format
* selected platform filter
* naming template
* preview limit

---

?️ Error Handling

* Prevents export without:
  * presets selected
  * output folder selected
  * batch files (if batch mode)
* Clear error messages
* Debug logging included

---

⚙️ Export Options

? Formats Supported

* PNG
* JPEG
* WEBP

? Flexible Workflow

* Current image mode
* Batch mode (multiple files)

---

? Menu Integration

Accessible from:

* **File → Export**
* **Image menu**

---

? Plugin Identity

* Custom icon included
* Professional UI design
* Fully integrated into GIMP 3 environment

---

? What Makes This Plugin Powerful

* Eliminates repetitive resizing work
* Visual preview removes guesswork
* Batch export saves hours
* Built specifically for **modern social media workflows**
* No equivalent exists in native GIMP 3

---

? Ideal For

* Designers
* Social media managers
* Content creators
* Freelancers
* Marketing teams]]> https://tarulahsanbd.gumroad.com/l/nlqyh

? Core Features

⚡ One-Click Social Media Export

Export your design instantly to multiple platform-ready sizes:

* Instagram (Square, Portrait, Story, Reel)
* YouTube (Thumbnail, Shorts)
* TikTok
* Facebook (Feed, Story)
* LinkedIn
* X (Twitter)

Select multiple presets → export all at once.

---

? Smart Preset System

? Built-in Presets

Comes with industry-standard sizes for all major platforms.

➕ Custom Presets

* Create your own sizes
* Edit existing presets
* Delete unused presets
* Auto-saved locally

? Preset Browser

* Filter by platform
* Search by name, size, or keyword
* Quickly select/deselect presets

---

?️ Advanced Resize Engine

? Two Canvas Modes

* **Crop to Fit** → fills frame, trims overflow
* **Pad to Fit** → preserves full image with padding

? High-Quality Scaling

* Uses best available GIMP interpolation
* Maintains sharpness across exports

---

? Batch Processing

? Multi-Image Export

* Select multiple input images
* Export each image into all selected presets

? Batch Output Logic

If you select:

* 5 images
* 4 presets

? You get **20 exported files automatically**

---

? Live Visual Preview (KEY FEATURE)

⚡ Real-Time Preview

* No “Preview” button needed
* Updates instantly when:
  * presets change
  * canvas mode changes
  * format changes
  * naming template changes

? Preview Cards

Each preset shows:

* Visual thumbnail (actual crop/pad simulation)
* Resolution (e.g. 1080×1920)
* Platform + preset name
* Final export filename

? Scrollable Preview Grid

* Supports many presets
* Smooth scrolling
* Adjustable preview limit

---

? Batch Preview System

 ? Preview for Batch Mode

* Choose one file as preview reference
* See exactly how all outputs will look
* Applies to all selected presets

---

?️ Smart Naming System

? Dynamic Templates

Use tokens to auto-name exports:

Available tokens:

* {image_name}
* {preset_name}
* {platform}
* {width}
* {height}
* {ext}

? Example:


{image_name}_{preset_name}


→ banner_instagram-story.png

---

? Organized Export System

? Output Folder Selection

* Choose any directory
* Remembers last used folder

?️ Optional Platform Subfolders

Automatically organizes exports:


/Instagram/
/YouTube/
/Facebook/


---

?️ User-Friendly Interface

? Clean Layout

* Left: Preset browser
* Right: Options + preview
* Bottom: Status + export

? Smart Controls

* Select all visible presets
* Clear selections
* Platform-based selection

---

? Persistent Settings

Automatically remembers:

* last output folder
* canvas mode
* export format
* selected platform filter
* naming template
* preview limit

---

?️ Error Handling

* Prevents export without:
  * presets selected
  * output folder selected
  * batch files (if batch mode)
* Clear error messages
* Debug logging included

---

⚙️ Export Options

? Formats Supported

* PNG
* JPEG
* WEBP

? Flexible Workflow

* Current image mode
* Batch mode (multiple files)

---

? Menu Integration

Accessible from:

* **File → Export**
* **Image menu**

---

? Plugin Identity

* Custom icon included
* Professional UI design
* Fully integrated into GIMP 3 environment

---

? What Makes This Plugin Powerful

* Eliminates repetitive resizing work
* Visual preview removes guesswork
* Batch export saves hours
* Built specifically for **modern social media workflows**
* No equivalent exists in native GIMP 3

---

? Ideal For

* Designers
* Social media managers
* Content creators
* Freelancers
* Marketing teams]]> <![CDATA[Tool Presets]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Tool-Presets Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:30:47 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Tool-Presets
.png   Text preset blue bucket.png (Size: 41.6 KB / Downloads: 38) ]]>
.png   Text preset blue bucket.png (Size: 41.6 KB / Downloads: 38) ]]> <![CDATA[Resolution for EPS files]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Resolution-for-EPS-files Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:19:16 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Resolution-for-EPS-files
I read everywhere that you need to install Ghostscript to be able to open the .EPS files in GIMP. However, I never installed it and the .EPS files opens without a problem.

My question is about the resolution. I have a panel every time I open an .EPS files and the resolution is preset at 100. I can select something else and it works. Now... how do I know what the resolution was set to when the author made that file? 

I need to know because we can go from 72dpi to 300, but the opposite is not recommended.

[img]imgur.com/a/4HiIIoE[/img]
Thanks!]]>
I read everywhere that you need to install Ghostscript to be able to open the .EPS files in GIMP. However, I never installed it and the .EPS files opens without a problem.

My question is about the resolution. I have a panel every time I open an .EPS files and the resolution is preset at 100. I can select something else and it works. Now... how do I know what the resolution was set to when the author made that file? 

I need to know because we can go from 72dpi to 300, but the opposite is not recommended.

[img]imgur.com/a/4HiIIoE[/img]
Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[Text defaults]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Text-defaults Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:01:37 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Text-defaults
I have searched (here and elsewhere) but can't find a way to set the default text (e.g. font and size).
Mine is stuck on 62pt monotype. Each time I create a new text layer, it defaults back to this. Typically I want to use the same size and font in my particular projects. When I create a text layer in 24pt Arial (for example) without closing the image, if I try to create another text layer, it defaults back to 62pt Monotype again, and I have to change it each time.]]>
I have searched (here and elsewhere) but can't find a way to set the default text (e.g. font and size).
Mine is stuck on 62pt monotype. Each time I create a new text layer, it defaults back to this. Typically I want to use the same size and font in my particular projects. When I create a text layer in 24pt Arial (for example) without closing the image, if I try to create another text layer, it defaults back to 62pt Monotype again, and I have to change it each time.]]> <![CDATA[Export issue]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Export-issue Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:50:24 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Export-issue I am trying to export a picture in JPEG format, but my screen is stuck. I can't select the format nor to change the name of the file. Sometimes it seem that I finally managed do to it, but my exported file doesn't appear in my folder.
Sorry for the faults, I am not a native speaker.
Can I do something to fix it ?
Thanks a lot !]]> I am trying to export a picture in JPEG format, but my screen is stuck. I can't select the format nor to change the name of the file. Sometimes it seem that I finally managed do to it, but my exported file doesn't appear in my folder.
Sorry for the faults, I am not a native speaker.
Can I do something to fix it ?
Thanks a lot !]]> <![CDATA[Subject: Font selection not working in GIMP 3.0 (Stuck on Default Font)]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Subject-Font-selection-not-working-in-GIMP-3-0-Stuck-on-Default-Font Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:43:23 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Subject-Font-selection-not-working-in-GIMP-3-0-Stuck-on-Default-Font Hello everyone,
I am facing a very frustrating issue with the Text Tool in GIMP 3.2.2 on Windows. Despite choosing different fonts from the list, GIMP keeps writing in the default system font only.
Here is the situation:
  • I select a font (like Cambria Bold or any Arabic font), and the name appears correctly in the Tool Options.
  • However, the text on the canvas does not change at all; it remains in the basic default font.
  • This happens with both Arabic and English text.
  • I have already tried this on two different computers, and the exact same thing happens on both.
What I have tried so far:
  1. Changing the font from both the side panel and the on-canvas editor.
  2. Typing the font name manually.
  3. Resetting the Tool Options to default.
  4. Checking the font folders in Preferences.
I have seen some users online using this same version and the fonts work perfectly for them. Is there a specific setting or a library update that I am missing?
I have attached a screenshot showing my settings where the font name is selected, but the text on the screen is clearly not applying the style.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!]]> Hello everyone,
I am facing a very frustrating issue with the Text Tool in GIMP 3.2.2 on Windows. Despite choosing different fonts from the list, GIMP keeps writing in the default system font only.
Here is the situation:
  • I select a font (like Cambria Bold or any Arabic font), and the name appears correctly in the Tool Options.
  • However, the text on the canvas does not change at all; it remains in the basic default font.
  • This happens with both Arabic and English text.
  • I have already tried this on two different computers, and the exact same thing happens on both.
What I have tried so far:
  1. Changing the font from both the side panel and the on-canvas editor.
  2. Typing the font name manually.
  3. Resetting the Tool Options to default.
  4. Checking the font folders in Preferences.
I have seen some users online using this same version and the fonts work perfectly for them. Is there a specific setting or a library update that I am missing?
I have attached a screenshot showing my settings where the font name is selected, but the text on the screen is clearly not applying the style.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!]]> <![CDATA[The font selection feature isn't working in GIMP 3.2.2 (it stays stuck on the default]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-The-font-selection-feature-isn-t-working-in-GIMP-3-2-2-it-stays-stuck-on-the-default Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:18 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-The-font-selection-feature-isn-t-working-in-GIMP-3-2-2-it-stays-stuck-on-the-default أهلا بالجميع،
أواجه مشكلة محبطة للغاية مع أداة النص في برنامج GIMP 3.2.2 على نظام ويندوز. فرغم اختياري لخطوط مختلفة من القائمة، إلا أن GIMP يستمر في الكتابة بخط النظام الافتراضي فقط.
إليكم الوضع:
  • أقوم بتحديد نوع الخط (مثل Cambria Bold أو أي خط عربي )، ويظهر الاسم بشكل صحيح في خيارات الأداة.
  • ومع ذلك، فإن النص الموجود على اللوحة لا يتغير على الإطلاق؛ فهو يبقى بالخط الافتراضي الأساسي.
  • يحدث هذا مع النصوص العربية والإنجليزية على حد سواء.
  • لقد جربت هذا بالفعل على جهازين كمبيوتر مختلفين ، ويحدث نفس الشيء تمامًا على كليهما.
ما جربته حتى الآن:
  1. تغيير الخط من كل من اللوحة الجانبية والمحرر الموجود على اللوحة.
  2. كتابة اسم الخط يدويًا.
  3. إعادة ضبط خيارات الأداة إلى الوضع الافتراضي.
  4. التحقق من مجلدات الخطوط في الإعدادات.
لقد رأيت بعض المستخدمين على الإنترنت يستخدمون نفس الإصدار، والخطوط تعمل لديهم بشكل ممتاز. هل هناك إعداد معين أو تحديث للمكتبة أغفلته؟
لقد أرفقت لقطة شاشة توضح إعداداتي حيث تم تحديد اسم الخط، ولكن من الواضح أن النص على الشاشة لا يطبق النمط.
أي مساعدة أو اقتراحات ستكون موضع تقدير كبير!]]> أهلا بالجميع،
أواجه مشكلة محبطة للغاية مع أداة النص في برنامج GIMP 3.2.2 على نظام ويندوز. فرغم اختياري لخطوط مختلفة من القائمة، إلا أن GIMP يستمر في الكتابة بخط النظام الافتراضي فقط.
إليكم الوضع:
  • أقوم بتحديد نوع الخط (مثل Cambria Bold أو أي خط عربي )، ويظهر الاسم بشكل صحيح في خيارات الأداة.
  • ومع ذلك، فإن النص الموجود على اللوحة لا يتغير على الإطلاق؛ فهو يبقى بالخط الافتراضي الأساسي.
  • يحدث هذا مع النصوص العربية والإنجليزية على حد سواء.
  • لقد جربت هذا بالفعل على جهازين كمبيوتر مختلفين ، ويحدث نفس الشيء تمامًا على كليهما.
ما جربته حتى الآن:
  1. تغيير الخط من كل من اللوحة الجانبية والمحرر الموجود على اللوحة.
  2. كتابة اسم الخط يدويًا.
  3. إعادة ضبط خيارات الأداة إلى الوضع الافتراضي.
  4. التحقق من مجلدات الخطوط في الإعدادات.
لقد رأيت بعض المستخدمين على الإنترنت يستخدمون نفس الإصدار، والخطوط تعمل لديهم بشكل ممتاز. هل هناك إعداد معين أو تحديث للمكتبة أغفلته؟
لقد أرفقت لقطة شاشة توضح إعداداتي حيث تم تحديد اسم الخط، ولكن من الواضح أن النص على الشاشة لا يطبق النمط.
أي مساعدة أو اقتراحات ستكون موضع تقدير كبير!]]>