ico export not respecting transparency
Environment/Versions
- GIMP version: 2.10.36 (revision 1)
- Package: gimp.org
- Operating System: Windows 10 22H2 build 19045.4170
Exporting a icon file, .ico does not maintain the transparency in the image. Description of the bug
Reproduction
Is the bug reproducible? Always
Reproduction steps:
- Create a new image, size 256x256
- Delete the background layer and create three new layers, named Icon #1, Icon #2 (closed), Icon #3 (closed).
- Add a character, from any font, to each layer in progressively smaller sizes.
- export the image as an ico file.
- view the icon on the desktop
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Expected result: The character from the image display with a transparent background.
Actual result: the character is displayed with a black background.
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