GIMP 3.2.6 Released With Some Early Preparations Toward Eventual GTK4 Port
GIMP 3.2.6 is now available with improvements for loading fonts and a new layer group cut feature. It also includes preparations for an eventual GTK4 port.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)
GIMP 3.2.6, the latest version, includes performance improvements and new features like layer group cut and a new rotation input for macOS users. It also marks early preparations for the eventual GTK4 port.
GIMP 3.2.6 makes the app faster when you have lots of fonts and lets you type text more smoothly.
Analysis
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Key points
- GIMP 3.2.6 includes performance improvements for loading fonts and text input.
- It features a new layer group cut feature for macOS users.
- GIMP developers are making early preparations for the eventual GTK4 port.
With the early preparations for GTK4, GIMP developers are optimistic about the future of the application and its performance.
However, the transition to GTK4 will likely take some time and may introduce some challenges.