Batch Processing
Custom Scripts
Workflow Optimization
Plugin Development

Batch Processing

Automating Repetitive Tasks

  1. Setting up batch operations
  2. Processing multiple files
  3. Applying filters in batch
  4. Bulk image resizing

Pro Tip

Use the batch mode command-line interface for processing large numbers of files without opening the GUI.

Creating Custom Scripts

Script-Fu

GIMP's native scripting language

(script-fu-register
    "script-fu-example"
    "Example Script")

Python-Fu

Python scripting interface

from gimpfu import *
register(
    "python-fu-example",
    "Example Script")

Workflow Optimization

Improving Efficiency

  • Creating custom keyboard shortcuts
  • Setting up workspace layouts
  • Using tool presets
  • Automating common operations

Plugin Development

Creating GIMP Plugins

  • Understanding GIMP's plugin architecture
  • Setting up the development environment
  • Creating user interfaces
  • Publishing your plugins

Important Note

Always test your plugins thoroughly in a development environment before distributing them.