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GIMP 3.4 development adds new project format and improves PSD compatibility
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GIMP 3.4 development introduces a new project file format, non-destructive editing enhancements, and better PSD support while maintaining XCF backward compatibility.
Engineers and designers relying on GIMP for image editing will see improved workflow efficiency with the new project format and autosave potential. Better PSD compatibility reduces friction when collaborating with Photoshop users. The shift to native file dialogs and performance optimizations also address long-standing usability issues.
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GIMP 3.4 will replace the legacy XCF format with a zipped XML-based project format for better performance and future extensibility.
Non-destructive editing expands to layer masks and gradients, allowing reversible adjustments via a redesigned filter stack.
PSD support now handles modern features like editable text layers and Photoshop adjustment layers through GEGL effects translation.
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