My Name is Paul
And i an trying the new 2.8 in my tower its has problem like i cant save as nothing elese than .xcf format . Can anyone please share some light on this please or is this the wrong area ty

Gimp-2.8 only allows you to save the workspace file (XCF File).
You have to use File>Export for other extensions.

Welcome to Gimp Chat by the way.

Hi Rod
I just tryed that it only has png it will save it. I also tryed to renamme it as pic.jpg say no format is Associated with it i also look in the drop down list nothing is there .i also tryed to reinstall it still nothing ty

File>Export doesn't let you save in any format other than PNG?

Hey Paul. I hope you get your problem solved. Most of the time when you uninstall programs, stuff gets left behind, registry items, preference files, etc.. Unless you clean that stuff out, ususually just uninstalling/reinstalling doesn't make any difference. What operating system do you use? Is it up to date? Did you download Gimp from gimp.org or install it from a repository?

hi bug
nope the problen is not solved its up to date and have xp home sp3 i use version 2.6.11 in this same pc its works . but 2.8 dont and i got the programs from gimp.org
ty every one for helping

I should have added that some of those leftover files may or may not get overwritten when reinstalling.

Anyway, sorry it's not working out. If you have patience, someone may come along that's had the same problem or just knows more about it.

Un install that Gimp-2.8 version from gimp.org and grab the Gimp-2.8.1 at http://partha.com/
There is a list on the left side with download links.Choose either 32 bit or 64 bit. Whichever your system requires.
I am guessing you have the same system as myself 32 bit. .

Let me know if that works.

That a very nice version of gimp i like the look ty buy still the same problem pic of the error ?
I just think i may have to redo my system i think ty you all all great help

Are you sure you are using File>Export?

is there a way we can post up pic like to show error?
Yes Rod still the same sorry

This is weird. I haven't seen that before.

Neither have i.
Can you download and run Parthas Portable please.
Here are the links to both 32 and 64 bit versions-
32 bit - http://www.aljacom.com/~gimp/Gimp-2.8.1 ... Partha.exe
64 bit - http://www.aljacom.com/~gimp/Gimp-2.8.1 ... Partha.exe

Be sure to download the correct version for your system.
The portable should work regardless of PATH error, dll damage, or missing dll files as it's self containable.

Try that and tell me how that works.

ty all i cured the problem .I restore my system to like new it needed i think been a long time . Its working great now ty again to all who helped:)

Glad to hear you got it working again!