Gimp (2.3) : new file from selection

The old behavior (selection -> new file) was not creating a well-sized image anymore.

Here is the new way to do that in Gimp (>= 2.3)

Creating a new image from the content of the clipboard has become more straight-forward in GIMP 2.3, actually. Use "File->Acquire->Paste as New" or "Edit->Paste as->New Image" to get there in one step.

Found here : http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/lists/gimp-user/2007-February/009608.html