Free Online Converter
Convert ASE to GPL
Free online Adobe Swatch Exchange to GIMP Palette converter. Fast, secure processing directly in your browser.
How to Convert ASE to GPL
- Click or drag your ASE file into the upload area above
- Wait for the file to be loaded (happens instantly in your browser)
- Click the "Convert File" button
- Your processed GPL file will automatically download
Why Convert ASE to GPL?
ASE (Adobe Swatch Exchange) is how Photoshop and Illustrator share color swatches — but GIMP, Inkscape, and Krita use the GPL palette format instead. Converting ASE to GPL lets a brand palette or design system move from Adobe tools to open-source ones intact.
The converter reads RGB, CMYK, and grayscale swatches from the ASE file (CMYK and gray are converted to RGB, which is what GPL stores) and preserves swatch names, so "Brand Primary" is still called that in GIMP.
Conversion runs entirely in your browser — drop the file, download the .gpl, done.
Key Features
About ASE and GPL Formats
ASE (Adobe Swatch Exchange)
ASE (Adobe Swatch Exchange) is a universal color palette format that works across Adobe Creative Suite applications.
GPL (GIMP Palette)
GPL (GIMP Palette) is the color palette format used by GIMP and other open-source graphics applications.
Common Use Cases
- Use a client’s brand swatches from Illustrator in GIMP or Inkscape
- Move Adobe Color palettes into Krita for digital painting
- Share one palette file with a team split across Adobe and open-source tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Are swatch names kept?
Yes — named ASE swatches keep their names in the GPL file. Unnamed swatches are labeled with their hex value.
What happens to CMYK swatches?
They are converted to RGB, since GPL palettes are RGB-only. The conversion uses the standard formula; for print-critical color matching, verify the results in your target tool.
How do I install the GPL palette in GIMP?
Copy the .gpl file into GIMP’s palettes folder (Edit → Preferences → Folders → Palettes shows the location), then refresh the Palettes dialog. Inkscape and Krita have equivalent palette folders.
Are Lab-color swatches supported?
Lab swatches are skipped during conversion. RGB, CMYK, and grayscale swatches all convert.