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name: GIMP_GIMP_Save_Projects_and_Export_Edited_Images
description: Save editable GIMP workfiles and preserve layered project state before handing off to export when needed.
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# GIMP_GIMP_Save_Projects_and_Export_Edited_Images

## When This Skill Applies

Use this family for editable saves:

- save the current project as XCF or another editable workfile;
- preserve layers and project state;
- handle save routing without collapsing into a raster export workflow.

Do not use it as the main family for PNG/JPG delivery exports.