Save and Export

Since GIMP 2.8, Save in the File menu creates GIMP's default .xcf document which preserves Layers, image quality and other important attributes. While Krita, a popular Digital Painting program, can open .xcf's, it may be necessary to use the Export command to use your images with other graphic programs.

Save
File -> Save will allow you to save your work in GIMP's native XCF format.

Export
File -> Export... to save images in other popular formats. Some formatting and quality may be lost in the process.

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