Can GIMP import PSD

[banago]

Hi all,

My question is: can GIMP import PSD format and be? If yes, how? If no, is there any other tool to do so expect photoshop?

Thanks to all.

Kindly, Banago

[xfceuser]

yes, you dont even need to import.
gimp can open .PSD files as others like JPG or BMP.

[olskar]

It does not support PSD with to many channels, otherwise it works

[yousufinternet]

it opens it as if u where using photoshop 7 ....

[digitalis_vulgaris]

Gimp can open PSD if file is in RGB. File in Gimp will loose text information, layers blending, layers folders and all features which aren't supported with Gimp.

[banago]

Thanks everyone.

Now another question. Does PhotoShop exports in GIMP format?

Thanks!

[Stoneface]

Thanks everyone.
Now another question. Does PhotoShop exports in GIMP format?
Thanks!

Interesting question. Would love an answer to it as well. I am afraid the answer is no though...

[sarfarazkazi]

Interesting question. Would love an answer to it as well. I am afraid the answer is no though...

A proprietary software company supporting an open format?!! I guess if that were to happen, the Universe would collapse unto itself!!

[texaswriter]

A proprietary software company supporting an open format?!! I guess if that were to happen, the Universe would collapse unto itself!!

The universe tends towards more entropy. And the chaos of closed formats = teh entropy. Open source formats would tend towards less entropy, hence contrary to the nature of the universe...

[alex.rayu]

Gimp can import PSD files, losing the following:
1. Layer comps
2. Layer effects (shadow, glow, etc)
3. Vector objects
4. Layer masks

So, if you have a web design in PSD, you can almost 100% be sure that the imported file will not be as intended.

Photoshop exports to a number of intermediary formats, reducing the functionality and rasterizing the effects, where possible.