Filled path not exporting with fill

bookworm5487 · **Joined:** Mar 23, 2020 **Posts:** 2

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

I'm new to paths, and I really don't understand them yet. I'm trying to create SVGs. I understand how to create the path and export it as an svg. My problem is that when I fill the path with a color, it will show up correctly in gimp, but when I export it the color is gone and it's just an outline of the path. Is there a setting I'm missing somewhere or something?
Thanks!

nelo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:55 am **(#2)**

You should use Inkscape for that.
Or export as a png.
GIMP won't export filled paths. They are there only in xcf files.

Tas_mania · **Joined:** Nov 04, 2015 **Posts:** 1477

SVG's might be like JPG's in that respect - you need to anchor everything or 'flatten' before you export.

BTW welcome to Gimp Chat.

Blighty II · **Joined:** Sep 23, 2016 **Posts:** 317

In Gimp, the path isn't filled. The fill goes onto a layer (bitmap) and is independent of the path. So when you export the path as an svg, only the path is exported, not the fill.

If you want svg files you should work with Inkscape. If you Save it is saved as an svg, stroke and fill included.

bookworm5487 · **Joined:** Mar 23, 2020 **Posts:** 2

Thanks! I'll definitely check that out!