If I export to a .psd file from GIMP are the layers preserved?[SOLVED]

iggy · **Posted:** Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:51 pm **(#1)**

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Linux
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Say I start with a .jpg in GIMP. I work on it in xcf, creating several layers and other things, text and maybe dropshadows. Then I export it in .psd and give it to a friend who works in Photoshop. Will my friend be able to work on the file with all its functionality (layers etc)?

Thanks

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:40 pm **(#2)**

iggy wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Linux
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Say I start with a .jpg in GIMP.
I work on it in xcf,
creating several layers and other things,
text and maybe dropshadows.
Then I export it in .psd and give it to a friend who works in Photoshop.
Will my friend be able to work on the file with all its functionality (layers etc)?

Thanks

When you export as a .psd.
Gimp's text data,
layer modes and any layer groups,
as well as paths will not remain.

Below is a screenshot of an image I made using Gimp and exported it as a .psd,
I then opened the .psd in Photoshop.

As you can see.
The image did not retain any of Gimp's data such as;
text data, paths, layer modes and layer groups.

iggy · **Posted:** Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:38 pm **(#3)**

Wallace wrote:

iggy wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Linux
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Say I start with a .jpg in GIMP.
I work on it in xcf,
creating several layers and other things,
text and maybe dropshadows.
Then I export it in .psd and give it to a friend who works in Photoshop.
Will my friend be able to work on the file with all its functionality (layers etc)?

Thanks

When you export as a .psd.
Gimp's text data,
layer modes and any layer groups,
as well as paths will not remain.

Below is a screenshot of an image I made using Gimp and exported it as a .psd,
I then opened the .psd in Photoshop.

[ Image ]

As you can see.
The image did not retain any of Gimp's data such as;
text data, paths, layer modes and layer groups.

Thanks Wallace. I figured as much. But then why even have the .psd export option?

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:49 pm **(#4)**

iggy wrote:

Thanks Wallace.
I figured as much.
But then why even have the .psd export option?

Good question.
I guess if you really need an image in .psd format.
At least it's available.