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

[Jernej Simončič <jernej.listsonly@xxxxxx>]

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.

-- 
< Jernej Simončič >< http://deepthought.ena.si/ >
< Contact address: >< jernej simoncic at isg si >


------------------------------------

List archives: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gimpwin-users/>
To unsubscribe send a blank message from the address you're subscribed
to <mailto:gimpwin-users-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gimpwin-users/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gimpwin-users/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    mailto:gimpwin-users-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    mailto:gimpwin-users-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    gimpwin-users-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/