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Learn why GIMP can handle images larger than your memory, how to tune its tile cache, and what trade‑offs to expect when working with 16‑ or 32‑bit per channel projects.
When GIMP gets sluggish on a 100 MP canvas, the culprit is often tile‑based memory or swap. This guide walks through a diagnostic flow, from checking undo history to tuning tile cache, and provides concrete fixes that keep performance smooth.
Layer masks give Photoshop users per‑pixel alpha control without altering the underlying image. This note outlines the functional requirements, a minimal channel‑based design, data boundaries, operational checks, common failure scenarios, and when the design needs to evolve.
Floating Selection Behavior In GIMP 2.10, pasting content from the clipboard creates a Floating Selection. This transient state is designed to allow positioning before the content is permanently committed to the layer stack. Component Restriction While a Floating Selection is active, the Layers dialog restricts most other layer operations. This effectively l
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