File extension .XCF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP XCF Bitmap Image Format | GIMP | Raster Image Files |
An XCF file is a raster graphics image created with GIMP, an image manipulation application based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. XCF stands for eXperimental Computing Facility, which was part of the original name for the GIMP software.
XCF files store all of the layers and edits to an image. These files do not utilize any compression and preserve all of the image's color depths, brushes, fonts, paths, layers, transparency, and other elements. An individual layer in an XCF file is stored as a separate file. This makes it more difficult to read and view XCF files than other popular image formats, such as JPEG and PNG. Additionally, no single program outside of GIMP can be used to open XCF files.
File Format Details
XCF files are encoded in XML format. They may be given any file extension, though.xcf is the standard. XCF files store the height, width, type (monochrome, index color, RGB), name of author, comment or description of the file, number of layers and type of each layer (such as brush strokes or filters), plus path information.
Related File Extensions
Similar file formats that can be used for creating graphics with layered effects include .PSD, .SVG, and Microsoft's .PDN. These file types have more support outside of their native applications than XCF files.
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .XCF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .XCF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .XCF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .XCF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .XCF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .XCF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .XCF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .XCF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .XCF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .XCF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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