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 Where "output_file" is the name of your palette, the required extension is added automatically
 
+## Where to place the swatches
+
+### Inkscape
+Place the exported .gpl in $HOME/.config/inkscape/palettes
+
+### GIMP
+Place the exported .gpl in $HOME/.config/GIMP/$VERSION/palettes, where $VERSION is the gimp version
+
+### Scribus
+Place the outputted xml file in /usr/share/scribus/swatches (you will need to sudo or be root)
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