Re: [Gimp-user] Why does Export To require confirmation on certain files

[Pat David <patdavid gmail com>]

Because by design any format _not_ a native XCF file _is_ a "second-class"
citizen.

http://gui.gimp.org/index.php/Save_%2B_export_specification

As Ofnuts already pointed out, there is a loss of information when
exporting.  The thinking/logic is in the linked specification and is a good
decision - particularly for those with complex workflows and requirements
to maintain the highest amount of information while working...

On Sun, Dec 25, 2016 at 9:49 AM Ofnuts <ofnuts gmx com> wrote:

> On 25/12/16 15:14, Rick C. Hodgin wrote:
> >   I just haven't saved them in the .xcf format, but I
> > have saved them in the original format.
>
> You have saved the pixels, but not your work. Suppose you have spent
> significant time doing a cutout to have an accurate selection, or
> obtained the final image using several layers? Do you want to throw that
> out without being told?
>
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