Key updates in GIMP 3.0.4 include fixes related to changing or disabling the primary monitor, enhancements to text systems by font specialists Idriss Fekir and Liam Quin that result in faster font loading times at startup, and significant updates to non-destructive filters. These updates allow users to see filter names in the undo history, track individual filter edits, and resolve previous crashes.
Additional minor fixes include resolving issues with the Help button in the About Dialog, addressing the ZDI-CAN-26752 bug linked to .ICO imports, and correcting a bug regarding the space bar's response in Canvas Interactions. The Difference Cloud filter has also received a new graphical user interface for easier configuration, while the Plug-in Browser has been updated to show all available plug-ins again. The Screenshot plug-in now utilizes radio buttons instead of a drop-down menu, streamlining the adjustment of settings.
GIMP 3.0.4 comes just two months after the release of GIMP 3.0 and is part of ongoing efforts to refine the software based on user feedback. While this update does not introduce major new features—those are being developed separately for the upcoming GIMP 3.2— it focuses on significant fixes that enhance the overall workflow for users.
Looking ahead, the GIMP development team continues to prioritize user feedback and is actively working on new features that will be included in future releases, ensuring that the software remains responsive to the needs of its user community
GIMP 3.0.4 released
The minor update, GIMP 3.0.4, addresses bugs and regressions. The release encompasses corrections for various bugs, addresses regressions, and enhances the UI/UX, build, AppImage, and Windows installer. The update also resolves multiple issues associated with changing or disabling the primary monitor. Font specialists Idriss Fekir and Liam Quin have enhanced text systems, resulting in faster font loading speeds during start-up. Non-destructive filters have undergone updates and enhancements, featuring the inclusion of the filter name in the undo history upon application to an image, the ability to track individual filter edits, and the resolution of crashes. Additional minor adjustments consist of resolving an issue with the Help button on the About Dialog, addressing the ZDI-CAN-26752 bug related to .ICO imports, and correcting a bug concerning the space bar's adherence to the action setting in Canvas Interactions. The Difference Cloud filter now features a graphical user interface for configuration, and the Plug-in Browser will once again display all available plug-ins. The Screenshot plug-in employs radio buttons rather than a drop-down menu for its options, thereby minimizing the number of clicks required to adjust settings.
