Support IFF/ILBM file format via plugin
Operating System: --> Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
Description of the feature
I have a plugin for the IFF/ILBM file type that I believe was last updated in 2017, that I got by following a few links, starting from one contained in the closed related issue. I would love to see this file type supported natively. I know the plugin will stop working eventually, and it is buggy.
Use cases
As for a use case, there is software called Amiga Forever, and it will run Amiga programs that output IFF/ILBM files. Amiga Forever allows saving to the hard drive of the machine, and it would be really nice to be able to import those files into GIMP and use GIMP's full editing capabilities after creating them with the Amiga software. Also, there is one program that was ported from the Amiga onto the PC, called Deluxe Paint II. It is ancient software but it still runs with DOSbox. I also use it regularly. I am sure there are other use cases as well.