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Auto save plug-in for GIMP [2.8, 2.9]
#!/usr/bin/env python
# Original (by yahvuu): http://www.gimpusers.com/forums/gimp-developer/11718-autosave-plugin
import tempfile, os
from time import *
from gimpfu import *
def autosave(image, layer):
backupInterval = 10 * 60
backupFiles = {}
print "Autosave activated"
while 1:
sleep(backupInterval)
print ctime(time())
curImages = {}
for k in gimp.image_list():
curImages[k.ID] = k
curIDs = curImages.keys()
oldIDs = backupFiles.keys()
newIDs = [x for x in curIDs if x not in oldIDs]; delIDs = [x for x in oldIDs if x not in curIDs];
# create (empty) backup files for new images
for id in newIDs:
prefix = 'gimpbackup-ID' + str(id) + '-'
fn = tempfile.mkstemp(prefix = prefix, suffix = '.xcf')
os.close(fn[0])
backupFiles[id] = fn[1]
# remove closed images' backups
for id in delIDs:
filename = backupFiles[id]
del(backupFiles[id])
try:
os.remove(filename)
except:
print "ERROR: ", sys.exc_info()[0]
# backup images
for id, filename in backupFiles.iteritems():
img = curImages[id]
try:
print "saving " + img.name + '-' + str(id) + ' to ' + filename
pdb.gimp_xcf_save(1, img, img.active_drawable, filename, filename)
except:
print "ERROR: ", sys.exc_info()[0]
register(
"autosave",
"Autosave dirty hack",
"Periodically saves all opened images to a %temp% directory",
"public domain",
"public domain",
"2016",
"<Image>/File/Activate Autosave",
"*",
[],
[],
autosave)
main()
@crogonint
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Better, I can link you to the thread right here:

https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/67

@thaynos
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thaynos commented Jun 12, 2021

where is the autosaved folder?

where is it?

@thaynos
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thaynos commented Jun 12, 2021

Better, I can link you to the thread right here:

https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/67

lmao i read the thread idky maybe theyre scared of adding new features until its perfected like apple.

@Skulptron
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Skulptron commented Jun 13, 2021

TEMP FOLDER for Windows 10
From the Start menu, open the Run dialog box or you can press the "Window + R" key to open the RUN window.
Type "%temp%" and click on the OK button.

In my case TEMP folder location:
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\GIMP\2.10\tmp
...

Every 10 minutes (backupInterval = 10 * 60) the script saves backups of all opened images to a TEMP folder.
The backup files won't be deleted when GIMP exits, so some manual clean-up will be required from time to time.
...
How to add .py script to Gimp:
Gimp > Preferences > Folder > Plug-ins
Select > C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Programs\GIMP 2\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins
Click icon "Show file location in the file manager" .
Paste gimp-autosave.py in that folder.
Close Gimp

Open Gimp
Menu > File > Activate Autosave (activate only once)
...

Script works for me.
GIMP 2.10.24 (revision 2)
Windows 10

@thaynos
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thaynos commented Jun 13, 2021

is there any way to make the autosave feature happen more frequently?
just curious i stopped using gimp after getting tired of crashes.
i just use a portable version of photoshop now. much better ui imo.

@Skulptron
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is there any way to make the autosave feature happen more frequently?

Edit gimp-autosave.py with Notepad or VSCode and replace 10 with prefered number...
backupInterval = 10 * 60 to backupInterval = 5 * 60
But... Real question is why your Gimp crashes so often?

@thaynos
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thaynos commented Jun 13, 2021

my slow ass pc is the only reason i can think of.
i7 5500u
8gb ram
gt 840m
dont be fooled by the i7 and gt. look up their specs. id prefer a i3 over this laptop.

@horse14t
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horse14t commented Jul 13, 2023

This claims to work for 2.8 but I haven't been able to get it to show up after installing... Help?

@rairay91
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plugin not working on linux, i mean activate auto save option not showing even after installed in system as well as in home path.

@rairay91
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plugin not working on linux, i mean activate auto save option not showing even after installed in system as well as in home path.

And also as much as i know only windows detect directories in %temp% way, linux use / as directory finder (~/ for home directory)

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