https://www.gimp-forum.net/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:17:49 +0000 MyBB https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-for-MacOS-10-13-6 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:20:14 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-for-MacOS-10-13-6 I try to install gimp but it says that i need MacOS11 on my macbook, but I can't install MacOS11 because the computer is to old.
Is there a version of gimp who's compatible with MacOS 10.13.6 please ?
Thanks a lot]]> I try to install gimp but it says that i need MacOS11 on my macbook, but I can't install MacOS11 because the computer is to old.
Is there a version of gimp who's compatible with MacOS 10.13.6 please ?
Thanks a lot]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-files-missing-after-installing-gimp-21-10-38 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:16:53 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-files-missing-after-installing-gimp-21-10-38 Where can I find these files, and in which folder should I put this files ?]]> Where can I find these files, and in which folder should I put this files ?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Is-there-any-version-where-I-can-read-the-text-without-a-microscope Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:57:06 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Is-there-any-version-where-I-can-read-the-text-without-a-microscope
I'm hoping there's something later in the 2.10 family that will be more usable...?]]>
I'm hoping there's something later in the 2.10 family that will be more usable...?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-reliable-Gimp-2-10-38-download-link Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:25:44 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-reliable-Gimp-2-10-38-download-link https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-How-can-I-install-Gimp-2-8-on-Linux-Mint-Cinnamon-22-1 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:01:35 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-How-can-I-install-Gimp-2-8-on-Linux-Mint-Cinnamon-22-1
Is there a way I can download Gimp 2.8 on Linux Mint? I didn't see it in the Software Manager there was only 2.10 and I assume an even newer version..
I do have the installer for Gimp 2.8 I used on Windows 7 which probably can be run with Wine, but I would prefer not to do that because from my experience it seems everything that's run with Wine on Linux seems a lot laggier and choppier than it was on Windows 7 which is not good for when I want to draw...

If there's an AppImage of Gimp 2.8 I would prefer that because those are convenient and have everything they need to run, I looked on the official Gimp site and it said it had a download for 2.8, but it would always redirect me to Gimp 2.10 on the Software Manager so I assume it's not on the official site.]]>
Is there a way I can download Gimp 2.8 on Linux Mint? I didn't see it in the Software Manager there was only 2.10 and I assume an even newer version..
I do have the installer for Gimp 2.8 I used on Windows 7 which probably can be run with Wine, but I would prefer not to do that because from my experience it seems everything that's run with Wine on Linux seems a lot laggier and choppier than it was on Windows 7 which is not good for when I want to draw...

If there's an AppImage of Gimp 2.8 I would prefer that because those are convenient and have everything they need to run, I looked on the official Gimp site and it said it had a download for 2.8, but it would always redirect me to Gimp 2.10 on the Software Manager so I assume it's not on the official site.]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-I-need-an-ISO-of-Gimp-2-1-Ubuntu-Deb Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:54:48 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-I-need-an-ISO-of-Gimp-2-1-Ubuntu-Deb
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Does Gimp have an archives download website like how Linux Mint has this archive download website..?
https://thingsthemselves.com/linux-mint-archives/]]>
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Does Gimp have an archives download website like how Linux Mint has this archive download website..?
https://thingsthemselves.com/linux-mint-archives/]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Missing-Dockable-Dialog Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:52:14 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Missing-Dockable-Dialog
I can think of only ONE solution, and it is unacceptable: Perform a clean reinstall of my OS, and reinstall all my preferred programs. this is RIDICULOUS. Help is no damned help whatsoever.

EDIT: I'd add text to the image to further explain the problem presented, but GIMP is totally screwed on my computer, now.

  Missing.png (Size: 41.41 KB / Downloads: 370) ]]>
I can think of only ONE solution, and it is unacceptable: Perform a clean reinstall of my OS, and reinstall all my preferred programs. this is RIDICULOUS. Help is no damned help whatsoever.

EDIT: I'd add text to the image to further explain the problem presented, but GIMP is totally screwed on my computer, now.

  Missing.png (Size: 41.41 KB / Downloads: 370) ]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Need-the-old-Gimp-Please Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:24:47 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Need-the-old-Gimp-Please  
  I just uninstalled the new Gimp I got from Synaptic.. The one that has everything in one window, is way too gaudy and cluttered.. I suppose it's made for you supermen perfessionals.. I ain't uh perfessional.. don't want to be.. up hear in duh mowntains we dont git much o dat dar supahero edgimukashun larnin lik yer stonch snootie heroburger citee foks do.. 
Weza mostlee as dum as uh skwisht grashopuh on uh rok in duh rane.. 

  I love the old Gimp that has the three little windows, so I can close the right window, and make Gimp be small on the screen, so I can have several pix files of these cutie bare bum young ladies up on the screen that I'm working on editing making em prettier.. I have been through all the older version web pages, and have been downloading from here there and everywhere..  I get archive thingys that don't install but give a useless pretty list of crap stuff.. I get the same new one window cluttered crazy Gimp everywhere I download it.. I am forever downloading, installing, uninstalling, deleting downloads, searching searching searching on the Net..  What ever happened to the good ole real Gimp?..   

  There should be a double user option in synaptic to install the old Gimp or the new Gimp..

(non-relevant text deleted)

I'm just trying to find an old version of Gimp that installs without me needing to waste my life learning how to do computer programming and code and all that crap.. I know the off'n on buttons, and usb's, and gmail, and YouTube, and passwords, and mp3's, and mouse clicky stuff, and charge the battery, and how to use the old Gimp... Where can I find a simple download of the old Gimp that installs after you downloads it like things were before the world went all crazy and suicidal..?]]>  
  I just uninstalled the new Gimp I got from Synaptic.. The one that has everything in one window, is way too gaudy and cluttered.. I suppose it's made for you supermen perfessionals.. I ain't uh perfessional.. don't want to be.. up hear in duh mowntains we dont git much o dat dar supahero edgimukashun larnin lik yer stonch snootie heroburger citee foks do.. 
Weza mostlee as dum as uh skwisht grashopuh on uh rok in duh rane.. 

  I love the old Gimp that has the three little windows, so I can close the right window, and make Gimp be small on the screen, so I can have several pix files of these cutie bare bum young ladies up on the screen that I'm working on editing making em prettier.. I have been through all the older version web pages, and have been downloading from here there and everywhere..  I get archive thingys that don't install but give a useless pretty list of crap stuff.. I get the same new one window cluttered crazy Gimp everywhere I download it.. I am forever downloading, installing, uninstalling, deleting downloads, searching searching searching on the Net..  What ever happened to the good ole real Gimp?..   

  There should be a double user option in synaptic to install the old Gimp or the new Gimp..

(non-relevant text deleted)

I'm just trying to find an old version of Gimp that installs without me needing to waste my life learning how to do computer programming and code and all that crap.. I know the off'n on buttons, and usb's, and gmail, and YouTube, and passwords, and mp3's, and mouse clicky stuff, and charge the battery, and how to use the old Gimp... Where can I find a simple download of the old Gimp that installs after you downloads it like things were before the world went all crazy and suicidal..?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-1-2-packaged-with-Developer-Shareware-version-of-InstallerVise-can-I-use-it Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:19:16 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-1-2-packaged-with-Developer-Shareware-version-of-InstallerVise-can-I-use-it
(and plz sorry for bad English)

Years ago I bought a Cd-rom magazine with, among other software, The Gimp v 1.2 included in its Cd-rom. This was my first contact with The Gimp and I really liked it, and I use it until today in my Win98 PC. But recently I realized that the distribution of The Gimp in the version 1.2 was done with the use of the Developer Shareware version of InstallerVise, which forbids distribution of commercial software as it shows right when we start the setup of The Gimp v. 1.2, the pics below show it clearly:


  installerWise_sharewareScreen_1.jpg (Size: 55.16 KB / Downloads: 415)


  installerWise_sharewareScreen_3.jpg (Size: 176.42 KB / Downloads: 417)

And now I'm afraid I can be using The Gimp illegally.

Being an Open Source software, is The Gimp included in the definition of 'Commercial Software' which shouldn't be distributed with such version of InstallerVise? Or I'm free to use this version of The Gimp anyway? I guess the developer knew that and, if he insisted on using that InstallerVise, so it very probably is okay, but... I can't be sure, so I googled a lot, trying to find discussions about it or infos about it but no success. I even tried to look for other packagings of The Gimp online, but all the packagings of The Gimp in its 1.2 version were always done with the use of InstallerVise.

Also, the fact that The Gimp, packaged with such version of InstallerVise, was distributed in a magazine Cd-Rom makes it illegal somehow, making me unable to use it legally?

EDIT: I found a Wikipedia article about what is a Commercial Software, it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial...20software.

According to this definition, The Gimp can very probably be considered non-commercial software, as it's packaged with no commercial/business intentions. So, having this definition in mind, can I be in peace with the use of The Gimp distributed with that version of InstallerVise? What are your thoughts about it?]]>
(and plz sorry for bad English)

Years ago I bought a Cd-rom magazine with, among other software, The Gimp v 1.2 included in its Cd-rom. This was my first contact with The Gimp and I really liked it, and I use it until today in my Win98 PC. But recently I realized that the distribution of The Gimp in the version 1.2 was done with the use of the Developer Shareware version of InstallerVise, which forbids distribution of commercial software as it shows right when we start the setup of The Gimp v. 1.2, the pics below show it clearly:


  installerWise_sharewareScreen_1.jpg (Size: 55.16 KB / Downloads: 415)


  installerWise_sharewareScreen_3.jpg (Size: 176.42 KB / Downloads: 417)

And now I'm afraid I can be using The Gimp illegally.

Being an Open Source software, is The Gimp included in the definition of 'Commercial Software' which shouldn't be distributed with such version of InstallerVise? Or I'm free to use this version of The Gimp anyway? I guess the developer knew that and, if he insisted on using that InstallerVise, so it very probably is okay, but... I can't be sure, so I googled a lot, trying to find discussions about it or infos about it but no success. I even tried to look for other packagings of The Gimp online, but all the packagings of The Gimp in its 1.2 version were always done with the use of InstallerVise.

Also, the fact that The Gimp, packaged with such version of InstallerVise, was distributed in a magazine Cd-Rom makes it illegal somehow, making me unable to use it legally?

EDIT: I found a Wikipedia article about what is a Commercial Software, it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial...20software.

According to this definition, The Gimp can very probably be considered non-commercial software, as it's packaged with no commercial/business intentions. So, having this definition in mind, can I be in peace with the use of The Gimp distributed with that version of InstallerVise? What are your thoughts about it?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Pictures-won-t-show-in-Gimp Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:39:40 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Pictures-won-t-show-in-Gimp https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-My-Color-to-Alpha-options-have-vanished Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:04:25 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-My-Color-to-Alpha-options-have-vanished https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-How-do-you-install-the-offline-help Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:28:53 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-How-do-you-install-the-offline-help
https://docs.gimp.org/download.html]]>
https://docs.gimp.org/download.html]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Auto-update Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:10:00 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Auto-update I like 2.8. I know where everything that I use is. I DON"T want to take the time to learn where everything moved to.
If at some time I need a feature in Gimp 10 then at that time I will update to that version, until that time I'm quite happy
with the version I'm trying to run.



Thank You

Oldepole]]> I like 2.8. I know where everything that I use is. I DON"T want to take the time to learn where everything moved to.
If at some time I need a feature in Gimp 10 then at that time I will update to that version, until that time I'm quite happy
with the version I'm trying to run.



Thank You

Oldepole]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-strange-error-message Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:08:27 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-strange-error-message
TIFF IMAGE MESSAGE unknown field with tag 35243 (o689ab) encountered message repeated 9 times.

there's no problem, i'm just wondering what this error message means. can anyone enlighten me?]]>
TIFF IMAGE MESSAGE unknown field with tag 35243 (o689ab) encountered message repeated 9 times.

there's no problem, i'm just wondering what this error message means. can anyone enlighten me?]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Can-there-be-a-warning-when-overwriting-a-multi-page-source-pdf Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:30:55 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Can-there-be-a-warning-when-overwriting-a-multi-page-source-pdf https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-I-had-2-8-years-ago-can-I-still-get-that-version Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:46:17 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-I-had-2-8-years-ago-can-I-still-get-that-version Is that version still avaiable or can someone send me the file for that version.
Thanks in advance, working on DIY t-shirt designs..]]> Is that version still avaiable or can someone send me the file for that version.
Thanks in advance, working on DIY t-shirt designs..]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Trying-to-open-reinstalled-GIMP-without-success Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:50:05 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Trying-to-open-reinstalled-GIMP-without-success Hello, everyone! My name's The Mouse Avenger, & this is my very first post here! ^_^

So, I'm having a bit of a dilemma...I'm gonna try & break this down as simply as possible:

1. So, I use the Windows 10 OS. I had to move the contents of my hard drive to a new computer, & reinstall of my programs & apps. I accidentally installed GIMP 2.10 initially, but then I remembered that all of my XCF files were saved on version 2.8, & files from any GIMP version earlier than 2.10 won't open, so I had to uninstall 2.10. THEN, I looked for GIMP 2.8 -- which I knew I had on my hard drive -- but I didn't pull up the file when I first searched for it. Thus, I ended up installing version 2.9...

2. Eventually, I found my 2.8 installer, & uninstalled 2.9. I ran the installation wizard for 2.8, but every time it tried to, it made my computer go into a BSOD -- more than once. Finally, I remembered what the BSOD error was, & looked up how to fix it. There were several methods that I tried, & after a quick reboot (plus Windows updates), the GIMP installation worked perfectly without making my computer crash!

3. But, THEN, I had another problem. When I tried to open 2.8, there came error messages that told me certain DLL files in my GIMP program folder were corrupted or missing. So I looked for those 5 DLL files, copied & pasted them into my GIMP program folder, & tried again. I didn't get THOSE error messages anymore, thankfully, BUT....


4. NOW, I'm getting ANOTHER error message when I try to open GIMP 2.8. Even after uninstalling & reinstalling the program, I still get the same error that prevents the program from loading. You can see it in the attached picture.

https://i.ibb.co/87jcC1m/What-s-Wrong-With-GIMP.png

Sooo, what should I do to make GIMP 2.8 open & run successfully on my computer, like it did on the last hard drive? Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated! :-) Thank you very much! ^_^]]> Hello, everyone! My name's The Mouse Avenger, & this is my very first post here! ^_^

So, I'm having a bit of a dilemma...I'm gonna try & break this down as simply as possible:

1. So, I use the Windows 10 OS. I had to move the contents of my hard drive to a new computer, & reinstall of my programs & apps. I accidentally installed GIMP 2.10 initially, but then I remembered that all of my XCF files were saved on version 2.8, & files from any GIMP version earlier than 2.10 won't open, so I had to uninstall 2.10. THEN, I looked for GIMP 2.8 -- which I knew I had on my hard drive -- but I didn't pull up the file when I first searched for it. Thus, I ended up installing version 2.9...

2. Eventually, I found my 2.8 installer, & uninstalled 2.9. I ran the installation wizard for 2.8, but every time it tried to, it made my computer go into a BSOD -- more than once. Finally, I remembered what the BSOD error was, & looked up how to fix it. There were several methods that I tried, & after a quick reboot (plus Windows updates), the GIMP installation worked perfectly without making my computer crash!

3. But, THEN, I had another problem. When I tried to open 2.8, there came error messages that told me certain DLL files in my GIMP program folder were corrupted or missing. So I looked for those 5 DLL files, copied & pasted them into my GIMP program folder, & tried again. I didn't get THOSE error messages anymore, thankfully, BUT....


4. NOW, I'm getting ANOTHER error message when I try to open GIMP 2.8. Even after uninstalling & reinstalling the program, I still get the same error that prevents the program from loading. You can see it in the attached picture.

https://i.ibb.co/87jcC1m/What-s-Wrong-With-GIMP.png

Sooo, what should I do to make GIMP 2.8 open & run successfully on my computer, like it did on the last hard drive? Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated! :-) Thank you very much! ^_^]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Imported-template-size-problems Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:41:12 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Imported-template-size-problems I've imported PDF templates from (now a selection) of websites then used them to create artwork for a CD booklet, disc and tray card.
The process involves creating the image within the border lines on the template, then flattening the image without the template.
The problem I'm having is that when the artwork is submitted and placed over the same template at the printers end the artwork is now way too small.
In GIMP I have measured the templates against the ruler bars and all is correct. 
Can GIMP be reducing the templates? And if so how come the ruler measurements look ok?
Frustratingly, the tray card template hasn't presented any problems it's just the booklet and disc templates.]]> I've imported PDF templates from (now a selection) of websites then used them to create artwork for a CD booklet, disc and tray card.
The process involves creating the image within the border lines on the template, then flattening the image without the template.
The problem I'm having is that when the artwork is submitted and placed over the same template at the printers end the artwork is now way too small.
In GIMP I have measured the templates against the ruler bars and all is correct. 
Can GIMP be reducing the templates? And if so how come the ruler measurements look ok?
Frustratingly, the tray card template hasn't presented any problems it's just the booklet and disc templates.]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Hotkey-issue Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:30:31 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Hotkey-issue
What I want to do is assign 'P' as the path tool, but no matter what I do, GIMP still has 'B' as its hotkey. I've gone to preferences and tried defining them there, and even keyboard shortcuts, but nothing works. It still has 'B' as the shortcut.

I'll attach an image showing this. But you can see I have it assigned as 'P', but it's not applying whatever key I insert.

Any help would be awesome.

Edit: Just to add; I'm using GIMP 2.8.22

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What I want to do is assign 'P' as the path tool, but no matter what I do, GIMP still has 'B' as its hotkey. I've gone to preferences and tried defining them there, and even keyboard shortcuts, but nothing works. It still has 'B' as the shortcut.

I'll attach an image showing this. But you can see I have it assigned as 'P', but it's not applying whatever key I insert.

Any help would be awesome.

Edit: Just to add; I'm using GIMP 2.8.22

  screen002134.png (Size: 79.72 KB / Downloads: 454) ]]> https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Automate-adding-text-into-a-PNG Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:15:56 +0000 https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Automate-adding-text-into-a-PNG
I've been tasked to take over a linux-based project.  In that there are two PNG images, and their (source?) XCF files.  Available GIMP version on linux host is 2.08.
There is specific text that must be replaced into these PNG images as the development works towards the next version of the whole project.
Historically the PNG modifications have been done manually.  I'm looking to automate the task, and preferably with BASH (but I can make adjustments).
I have lots of linux SysAdmin, installation, automation and troubleshooting experience.  Until this project I haven't ever used GIMP; I've simply absorbed the existing task.

The process today is to manually copy "PNG1_20220814.xcf" to "PNG1_20221026.xcf" and copy "PNG2_20220814.xcf" to "PNG2_20221026.xcf".
Next I run "gimp PNG1_20221026.xcf"; and manually edit an existing text box (I then do the same thing with PNG2, but its text is in a different place, though the same content).
I use the TEXT tool (block letter "A"), highlight the date/time text and replace it, then I do the same for the verson number.
I then save the new XCF as is, and then Export the image to the same name as a PNG.  This is done for both images; manually.

PNG1/PNG2 text (standard/normal horizontal text):
         Title Line of what it is (unchanging)
         Date and time of the current version in this format:  "20221026@1922"
         New overall version number, in this format:   "MAJ.min.sml".............. examples: MAJ="218" . min="076" . sml="002"

The 'box' this text is in is transparent, the text is some dark shade of Blue for one, and Red for the other.  All of the text is bolded, and using font "Sans 18 px"

I don't know GIMP well enough to know how to describe digitally WHERE these text boxes are, just that I see them when GIMP opens each one up.


I could easily 'delete' the text box, and save a generic image without it, then use that as the source MASTER image forever.
Next, with a simple bash script, I would easily have the correct date/time stamp and proper version number information automatically available from other parts of the project.
I am seeking assistance in how to automate using GIMP, via Linux, in a strictly scripted fashion to automatically open the MASTER image, insert a new text box with the correct 3 lines of information at the specified coordinates, and then simply export the completed image as a PNG with a newly chosen name (as identified in the copy operation earlier).

I believe with some insight into how to automate inserting a 3 line transparent text box, say 20 pixels down from the top edge and 20 pixels in from the left edge, that I could finangle the process to place the text box in the right location with some iterative testing and logical guesswork.  And as long as the insight is also provide on how to open PNG1, do the right text insert for it, then PNG2 and do the right text insert for it, and could save each PNG.... then I'd be much more efficient.

I have done searches throughout out google and youtube, as well as searches against these forums without finding any answer that matched up to what I'm doing.

Thak you, and I appreciate your help.

R,
-Joe Wulf]]>
I've been tasked to take over a linux-based project.  In that there are two PNG images, and their (source?) XCF files.  Available GIMP version on linux host is 2.08.
There is specific text that must be replaced into these PNG images as the development works towards the next version of the whole project.
Historically the PNG modifications have been done manually.  I'm looking to automate the task, and preferably with BASH (but I can make adjustments).
I have lots of linux SysAdmin, installation, automation and troubleshooting experience.  Until this project I haven't ever used GIMP; I've simply absorbed the existing task.

The process today is to manually copy "PNG1_20220814.xcf" to "PNG1_20221026.xcf" and copy "PNG2_20220814.xcf" to "PNG2_20221026.xcf".
Next I run "gimp PNG1_20221026.xcf"; and manually edit an existing text box (I then do the same thing with PNG2, but its text is in a different place, though the same content).
I use the TEXT tool (block letter "A"), highlight the date/time text and replace it, then I do the same for the verson number.
I then save the new XCF as is, and then Export the image to the same name as a PNG.  This is done for both images; manually.

PNG1/PNG2 text (standard/normal horizontal text):
         Title Line of what it is (unchanging)
         Date and time of the current version in this format:  "20221026@1922"
         New overall version number, in this format:   "MAJ.min.sml".............. examples: MAJ="218" . min="076" . sml="002"

The 'box' this text is in is transparent, the text is some dark shade of Blue for one, and Red for the other.  All of the text is bolded, and using font "Sans 18 px"

I don't know GIMP well enough to know how to describe digitally WHERE these text boxes are, just that I see them when GIMP opens each one up.


I could easily 'delete' the text box, and save a generic image without it, then use that as the source MASTER image forever.
Next, with a simple bash script, I would easily have the correct date/time stamp and proper version number information automatically available from other parts of the project.
I am seeking assistance in how to automate using GIMP, via Linux, in a strictly scripted fashion to automatically open the MASTER image, insert a new text box with the correct 3 lines of information at the specified coordinates, and then simply export the completed image as a PNG with a newly chosen name (as identified in the copy operation earlier).

I believe with some insight into how to automate inserting a 3 line transparent text box, say 20 pixels down from the top edge and 20 pixels in from the left edge, that I could finangle the process to place the text box in the right location with some iterative testing and logical guesswork.  And as long as the insight is also provide on how to open PNG1, do the right text insert for it, then PNG2 and do the right text insert for it, and could save each PNG.... then I'd be much more efficient.

I have done searches throughout out google and youtube, as well as searches against these forums without finding any answer that matched up to what I'm doing.

Thak you, and I appreciate your help.

R,
-Joe Wulf]]>