how do i save as a jpg?

merlin777 · **Joined:** Jul 05, 2016 **Posts:** 6

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: New User

I want to save as a jpg. When I select export and choose jpg as the data type a window pops up asking me for png settings and it goes on to save as a png rather than a jpg. (i'nm definitely clicking on jpg!)

am i doing something wrong?

AKMusician · **Joined:** Jun 30, 2016 **Posts:** 16

I believe the file extension that you have in the file name field (photo_title.png for example) supersedes the extension type selection.

Wallace · **Posted:** Tue Jul 05, 2016 5:49 pm **(#3)**

When I use Export As.
I don't use Select File Type (By Extension)
I always type in the file extension I want to export the file as.
Then double-click Export.

merlin777 · **Joined:** Jul 05, 2016 **Posts:** 6

thanks, guys. Bloody photoshop teaching me bad habits.....