Save GIMP layers as individual png files

save-layers.py

#!/usr/bin/python

"""
Saves all visible layers of an image as individual png files in the same
folder as the image, using <layer-name>.png for the name.

To use it:
- Save this file in ~/.gimp-$version/plug-ins/
- Restart GIMP
- Open the Image menu, select "Save Layers"

Based on instructions from http://stackoverflow.com/questions/20522304/gimp-save-all-layers-to-files-with-the-layers-size
"""

import os

from gimpfu import *


def plugin_main(timg, tdrawable):
    folder = os.path.dirname(timg.filename)
    for layer in timg.layers:
        if not layer.visible:
            continue
        name = os.path.join(folder, layer.name + '.png')
        pdb.gimp_file_save(timg, layer, name, name)


register(
        "python_fu_save_layers",
        "Save layers as individual images",
        "Save layers as individual images",
        "Aurelien Gateau",
        "Aurelien Gateau",
        "2014",
        "<Image>/Image/Save Layers...",
        "RGB*, GRAY*",
        [],
        [],
        plugin_main)

main()