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Custom Character Portraits Question

Hey,

Not quite sure this is the correct forum for this question, but here it goes. First time playing through BG and I'm trying to import a new character portrait into the game using GIMP and EEKeeper. From what I've gathered elsewhere you need to convert the image once you're done modifying it into a 24 Bit Bitmap (BMP). Problem is I seem to be doing this wrong. In GIMP I have the option to export the image as a BMP, but once it's done exporting I get a file with a PNG extension which is apparently unrecognizable by EEKeeper. So, if there are any GIMP users out there who would like to enlighten me as what I'm doing wrong, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

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  • Greenman019Greenman019 Member Posts: 206
    Portraits go in documents > Baldurs Gate:Enhanced Edition Folder > Portraits (Create this folder if you dont have)
    You need a small portrait and a large I think. There's a guide on the forum somewhere.
    As for the extension, try MS Paint? I think you can do it with that as well.
  • meaglothmeagloth Member Posts: 3,806
    No reason to use eekeeper. Just put portraits in the portraits folder, which goes in library, and a "custom" button shows up in character creation or changing your characters appearance. Make sure they are24-bitmap(bmp) with 210x330 dimensions. @Greenman019‌ you no longer need different sizes.
  • Carl_LCarl_L Member Posts: 41
    Ok... Thanks Everybody... I think I'm good to go...
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