Not able to access XCF files from latest GIMP

Software digiKam
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Recently adopted digiKam and am liking it a lot, but for whatever reason it won’t preview or open xcf files from GIMP v2.10.14.

It doesn’t seem to be a problem with files saved in older versions of GIMP, although I don’t have any specifics about which version.

Is this a known issue?

Thanks

chris

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Yes, xcf changed the format for 2.10.x.

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It does tell you in the gimp 2.10 save dialogue if the image properties are compatible (1)
Often just a matter of changing back to a legacy mode (2) Not possible if you are using a higher bit depth. (3)

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Guess you will have to wait for Digicam to update to the new format.

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Thanks for the info. Just thought it curious that some files previewed and others didn’t. It’s not a huge issue as nothing else previews/edits xcf files.

cheers

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I would suggest creating a wish in bugzilla.
There is 'report a bug’s option in Help menu, you can then set ‘severity’ of the issue to ‘wishlist’.