CmykStudentAug 22, 2025

We recently merged an initial version of vector layers in #GIMP ! Very happy that we were able to update Hendrik Boom's 2006 project and finally get it across the finish line. :)

There's still plenty of UI/UX work to be done but I'm curious - what are some good "next steps" for vector layers in a raster editor?

I assume vector layer masks would be helpful, along with the long-requested shape tool.

Show threadSilly Bird
@CmykStudent a shape tool would be huge!!!!
Sep 1, 2025 at 3:43pmWeb
Show threadCmykStudentSep 1, 2025
@tessaria Yep! I'm hoping we can start discussing the UX in more detail once we've gotten some general user feedback about the initial vector layers implementation in GIMP 3.1.4.
Show threadSilly BirdSep 2, 2025

@CmykStudent so freaking exciting! Thank you so much for working on this!!

I just downloaded 3.1.4 to play around with it, and the vector capabilities look very robust at quick glance. One small issue I noticed was when creating a dotted stroke around a shape, the dots get wonky at corners or tight spaces. Really love that this will finally be a thing. Let me know if it would ever be helpful to get on a live call or anything and test things out in real time / gauge feedback!

Show threadCmykStudentSep 5, 2025
@tessaria Thanks - I'm glad it worked well on your initial test! The corners are a general issue - I've noticed that on text outlines as well, and the vector layer stroke shares much of the code. Hopefully fixing one will fix the other.