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XCF

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GIMP XCF bitmap image

File type: Bitmap image file

Files with xcf file extension can be found as bitmap images saved in GIMP free image editing program.

What is xcf file?

File type category:
Bitmap image file

Date updated: June 23, 2025

The xcf file extension is related to a special bitmap format used in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), a freely distributed image editing program.

XCF is the default bitmap image file format of GIMP.

XCF stands for "eXperimental Computing Facility". This format is not meant for data interchange and should be converted to more common bitmap formats.

How to open xcf file?

Use GIMP to work with the *.xcf images.

How to convert xcf file?

GIMP can export XCF format to other bitmap formats, such as JPEG or PNG.

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Software apps that create xcf files:

Microsoft Windows

Apple macOS / Mac OS X

Linux/Unix

Software apps that import xcf files:

Multiplatform

On-line services

Software apps that export xcf files:

Multiplatform

Software apps that print xcf files:

Convert .xcf files

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