Re: [Gimp-user] Imported SVG looks blurry in Gimp

[Steve Kinney <admin pilobilus net>]

On 12/17/18 2:08 AM, Miracles Happen via gimp-user-list wrote:
> Steve Kinney,
>
> thanks for your help.
>
> I followed your instructions (I'm using Gimp 2.10.8).
> The dockable path dialogue is also available on the layer dock in this
> version.
> I created a new path, as you suggested but then I couldn't find an import
> image at the
> bottom of the dock.
> However, if I right click on the empty path there is a menu with the option
> "import path" where
> I can select the .svg image but I get an error message "No paths found..."
>
> Did I have to create a path in Inkscape? Because I have no clue. My purpose
> was just
> scaling down an image.
>
> Thanks!

A SVG file created with Inksacpe is nearly the same thing as a GIMP
"path", in that the formats are compatible enough for the GIMP to
interpret an SVG file.

I seem to have originally replied to you, not the list - oops.  For
reference, here's my earlier post:

I'm using GIMP 2.8.10, hopefully this all works the same in your version...

To import an SVG file into the GIMP, open the Paths dockable dialog and
create a new, empty path.  (That's the counter-intuitive part.)

Then, it becomes possible to import an SVG file via the "Import" button
at the bottom of the said dock.  [note: vs. right-click the new path's
thumbnail and select "import", I probably got that wrong in my original
reply.]

This should give "perfect" results, loading the original vector paths in
the GIMP, available for use in making an image with pixels and such. It
may take a bit of tweaking but the parts should all be present.

You can then render visible content on a (new) image layer from the
imported SVG path(s) via the stroke function, path-to-selection followed
by filling the selection, etc.




> Owen,
> I don't want to waste too much time for something like this. It would be
> much easier for me to draw a new coat than
> wasting too much time to resize the one I've made. It's just an item of
> armor for an iconset in RPG Maker.
> If it is a simple process ok, otherwise I won't bother any longer, I've
> already wasted an entire day yesterday.
> Thanks to you too for your help!
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 17, 2018 at 12:29 PM Owen <owen cook gmx com> wrote:
>
> > > Size: 24 x 24 pixels
> > > DPI: 90 (it cannot be changed or the size will change as well)
> >
> >
> > That is approximately 10 mm X 10 mm
> >
> > If you are looking at it, say 40 X 40 mm size, it will look blury.
> >
> > One way to visualise what is happening is to open the original image as
> > say 480X480 and overlay a grid of 20px. Then you will notice what each
> > pixel covers. You will also get an idea of the anti aliasing  will do which
> > is what you will see when you magnify the 24 x 24 px image.
> >
> >
> >
> > Owen
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