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+# Export layers in Krita as numbered files.
+This python script exports Krita layers in the format of `fileName_layerIndex_layerName`.
+
+## How to use
+1. Go to Tools -> Scripts -> Scripter and:
+    1. paste the Python script into the text editor section **OR**
+    2. go to File -> Open, navigate through the pop up file explorer and click on the python script. 
+2. Run the Python script by hitting the play button or typing `Ctrl + R`. 
+Your exported files should be in a folder near to your Krita project file. 
+
+> [!WARNING] 
+> - You should export from a saved Krita project. An unsaved project will export the files into your home directory (within a folder named `exported_layers` or whatever you set the `export_directory` to in the script.). 
+> - This has only been tested to work on Linux.
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