Gimp 3.1.4: Second Development Release towards GIMP 3.2
9 days ago
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- GIMP 3.1.4 introduces initial implementations of link layers and vector layers, key features for the upcoming GIMP 3.2 release.
- Link layers allow external image files to be linked and updated in real-time within GIMP, supporting non-destructive transformations.
- Vector layers enable the creation and editing of shapes with non-destructive fill and stroke properties, maintaining sharpness through transformations.
- The GEGL Filter Browser is added, showcasing all GEGL operations, including those registered by GIMP at runtime, aiding plug-in developers.
- Support for MyPaint Brushes 2 includes over 20 new brushes and a new Gain slider for pressure simulation in brush strokes.
- Text tool enhancements include keyboard shortcuts for styling (bold, italic, underline) and live preview for outline color changes.
- New plug-in support includes HRZ, JPEG 2000 (with signed images), PAA textures, and Seattle Filmworks formats, expanding GIMP's import capabilities.
- UX/UI improvements cover system time format support, macOS dark mode adaptation, and enhanced animation playback controls.
- Internal changes focus on code reorganization for future GTK4 porting, including moving away from deprecated GtkTreeView.
- New build options include nightly Snap and aarch64 Flatpak packages, broadening Linux distribution support.
- Community contributions are highlighted, with 30 people contributing to the codebase, including developers, translators, and theme designers.
- The team previews upcoming work on GIMP 3.2, emphasizing the need for user feedback to refine new features and fix bugs.