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Extension | XCF |
Full Name | GIMP - eXperimental Computing Facility |
Type | Image |
Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
Format | Binary |
A .XCF file is a proprietary file format primarily associated with the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), an open-source raster graphics editor. XCF stands for eXperimental Computing Facility, which was the name of the building where the GIMP developers initially worked on the software. The XCF file format is specifically designed to store and retain all the editing capabilities of an image within GIMP, preserving layers, channels, paths, and various other editable features. As a result, XCF files serve as the native format for GIMP projects, allowing users to save and later continue their work without losing any editing data or quality.
Since XCF files maintain all the detailed information about an image's composition, they tend to be larger in size compared to common image formats like JPEG or PNG. However, this trade-off ensures that GIMP users can collaborate, share, or return to their projects for further modifications without degrading the image quality. While XCF files are essential for preserving the editability of GIMP projects, they might not be ideal for general sharing or web use due to their larger size and lack of widespread support in other image editing software.
When users have completed their image editing tasks in GIMP and are ready to share the final result, they typically export the project to a more commonly used image format like JPEG or PNG. By doing so, they create a "flattened" version of the image, merging all the layers and channels into a single, non-editable image file. This exported file can be easily viewed and shared on various platforms and devices, while the original XCF file is retained to preserve the ability to revisit and modify the project in GIMP as needed.
Extension | PNG |
Full Name | Portable Network Graphics |
Type | Image |
Mime Type | image/png |
Format | Binary |
Opens With | Paint.Net, Photoshop |
A PNG (Portable Network Graphics) file is a widely used image format that was developed as a replacement for the GIF format, which had limited color support and was subject to patent issues. PNG files use lossless compression, meaning they retain all the original image data without losing quality. This makes PNG ideal for storing graphics, logos, and images with sharp lines or text, as it avoids the artifacts associated with lossy compression formats like JPEG. PNG supports various color depths, including 24-bit true color and 8-bit grayscale, allowing it to represent a wide range of colors and shades.
One of the key features of PNG files is their support for transparency. PNG supports an alpha channel, which allows parts of the image to be transparent, making it perfect for creating images with irregular or non-rectangular shapes that can blend seamlessly into different backgrounds. This transparency feature is particularly valuable for web design and graphic editing tasks, as it facilitates more flexible and visually appealing compositions.
While PNG files provide excellent image quality and transparency support, they tend to have larger file sizes compared to some other image formats like JPEG. This can be a drawback, especially for web use, where smaller file sizes are preferred for faster loading times. However, the advantages of PNG in terms of lossless compression, high-quality images, and transparent backgrounds make it a popular choice in various contexts, including web design, digital art, and image editing.
Our XCF imaging tool will accurately convert your XCF file into a PNG image file using our high quality internal 2D rendering to create your final PNG ready for download. Your XCF file will be analyzed pixel by pixel in order to produce the most accurate conversion possible.
First click the "Upload..." button, select your XCF file to upload. Your XCF file will be uploaded to our servers. When the XCF to PNG conversion has completed, you can download your PNG file straight away.
We aim to process all XCF to PNG conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files, so please be patient.
We aim to provide the best conversion experience. Our tools are under constant review and development with new features being added every week.
If you are converting your XCF file to a format that implements lossy-compression then yes, the quality will be reduced however the loss in quality is usually not noticeable and can result in much smaller file sizes.
No. When converting your XCF file our tool will not perform any resizing of your image and the resulting file will be the same resolution as your uploaded XCF file.