XCF is the native file of GIMP, the free image editor. It keeps layers, channels and paths; converting gives the flattened picture that other programs can open. XCF files can be saved as AVIF, BMP, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG, PS, PSD, TIFF, WEBP, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your pictures stay on your device.
What is an XCF file?
XCF – GIMP image. XCF is the native file of GIMP, the free image editor. It keeps layers, channels and paths; converting gives the flattened picture that other programs can open.
How to convert an XCF file
- Click Select File, or drop your .xcf files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example JPG.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
XCF at a glance
| XCF | |
|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes |
| Animation | No |
| Created by | GIMP project |
| Best for | Editing in GIMP |
Frequently asked questions
What is an XCF file?
XCF is the native file of GIMP, the free image editor. It keeps layers, channels and paths; converting gives the flattened picture that other programs can open.
How do I open an XCF file?
GIMP opens XCF files. To see the picture without it, convert it to PNG or JPG here.
Is converting XCF files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my XCF files uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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