link to external image

Malbec · **Joined:** Jun 21, 2025 **Posts:** 2

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Basic Level

Hi everybody,
I'm reaching out to you because I have a problem I can't seem to solve... I've drawn a very large map of my house and its outbuildings using GIMP. It's made up of numerous layers, each corresponding to a different network (electricity, drinking water, etc.).
I'd like to enrich this map with photos of certain specific points (connections, branches, etc.). To avoid ending up with a huge GIMP file, I don't want to include these photos in the map, but rather create on it hyperlinks to external files.
I think I've searched extensively, but I haven't found a way to do this!
Your help would be invaluable, and I thank you in advance.
Sincerely,

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Jun 21, 2025 11:31 am **(#2)**

You might want to consider using a PDF editor.
GIMP itself cannot directly embed hyperlinks into an image.

Malbec · **Joined:** Jun 21, 2025 **Posts:** 2

Too bad! That's exactly what I was afraid of...
Thank you very much for your answer, anyway!:-)

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Jun 21, 2025 12:05 pm **(#4)**

Malbec wrote:

Too bad! That's exactly what I was afraid of...
Thank you very much for your answer, anyway!:-)

No problem and welcome to Gimp Chat!