ofnuts wrote:
If this is a 400MB file for Gimp 2.10, it would require several GB of RAM (rule of thumb is four times the file size).
OTOH if this is a RAM problem the first symptom is just a very slow load. But the message says that the loader for Gimp format files has a problem with the file, so it is either not really an XCF (despite the extension) or it is corrupted (is there a way to check the file integrity, such as a checksum/hash?)
Thanks for the reply. The last time it was working I was using GIMP 2.08. It's definitely a .xcf file & the file size has grown over time with me adding additional layers & whatnot.
I'll just leave this here, its a link to the file in question. Feel free to run a virus check, I assure you nothing malicious here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nSmYVZ ... sp=sharingvitforlinux wrote:
I not have other options, if with 500 Mb the file works, merge levels (if the work allows it, not all) and save a copy, close Gimp, re ope and open with new file.
Unfortunately I can't open the file at all or see any layers or parts of the file with GIMP. As soon as gimp attempts to load it I get the error message I attached. Thanks for trying to help tho I appreciate it!