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Saving Images as JPEGs in GIMP

The cross-platform image editor can save files in many formats

By Ian Pullen Ian Pullen Writer Ian Pullen is a former Lifewire writer and an experienced graphic designer and web developer with a strong interest in free and open-source graphics software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 11, 2020 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Design Graphic Design Photoshop Animation & Video 3D Design The standard file format in GIMP is XCF, but it is only used for editing images within GIMP. When you finish working on your image, you must convert it to a suitable standard format for use elsewhere. For example, you can export a file as a JPEG in GIMP. Instructions in this article apply to GIMP version 2.10 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How to Save as a JPEG in GIMP

To save an image in the JPEG format using GIMP: Select File > Export As. Use the Export As box to assign a name and location to the image. Click Select File Type to open the list of available file types. Scroll down the list and select JPEG Image. Select Export to open the Export Image as JPEG dialog box. Select optional JPEG settings. The Quality slider defaults to 90, but you can adjust it up or down to reduce or increase compression. For most people, using the default settings works just fine. Check the box beside Show preview in image window to display the size of the JPEG using the current quality settings and see a thumbnail preview. Select Export to save your image as a JPEG. If you have a large JPEG that you intend to use on the web, checking the box beside Progressive will cause the JPEG to render more smoothly online. Use the same method to export images in dozens of other formats including GIF, PNG, and BMP.

The Pros and Cons of JPEG

JPEG is a popular format for saving photo images. One of the great things about the JPEG format is compression to reduce file size, which can be convenient when you want to email a photo or send it using your cell phone. The quality of JPEG images is typically reduced as compression increases. Quality loss can be significant when high levels of compression are applied. This loss of quality is particularly apparent when someone zooms in on the image. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Resize Multiple Files with Photoshop Elements JPEG File Format Myths and Facts How to Make High-Resolution Images Tutorial to Add Fake Rain to a Photo in GIMP How to Make a Torn Paper Edge in GIMP SVG Files: What They Are and How to Open & Convert Them How to Save Images as PNGs in GIMP 9 Best Free Image Converter Software Programs 10 Best Free Photo Editing Programs How to Convert PDF Files to JPG Format 10 Best Free Photo Resizers JPEG vs. TIFF vs. RAW How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message What Is a File Extension & Why Are They Important? TGA File (What It Is and How to Open One) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies