Color depth in GIMP

[windoze killa]

Hey guys, anyone able to tell me how to change the color depth in a xpm picture from 24 bits to 8 bits using GIMP. I want to make a custom background when grub boots but it comes out really bad when it is 24 bit.

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Yes I have read the help files but it doesn't seem to mention it.

[JohnT]

Gimp Menu
Image>Mode>Indexed


It can also be done in Kpaint
Image>Change the Color Depth

[windoze killa]

I tried that but when I check the properties it still says 24 bit. I might try kpaint and see what it can do.

[JohnT]

Originally posted by windoze killa
I tried that but when I check the properties it still says 24 bit. I might try kpaint and see what it can do.

You can use XView if your changing an "existing" image.

[windoze killa]

Originally posted by JohnT


You can use XView if your changing an "existing" image.

Just a small play on words here but how can I change a non-existing image?? :D :D

[JohnT]

Create it.