- Extension
- .c4
- .xcf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- National Imagery and Mapping Agency
- GIMP
- Description
- The C4 file type, associated with the Edmics format, is primarily used to store raster image data, particularly in the context of engineering and document imaging applications. Edmics C4 files are optimized for efficient storage and retrieval of scanned documents, such as blueprints, maps, and technical drawings, allowing for high compression rates without significant loss of image quality. This format is designed to support the needs of document management systems by enabling easy sharing and archiving of detailed images. The C4 file extension ensures that these images are accessible and manageable across various platforms and devices used in professional environments.
- The XCF file format is the native image format used by GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for image editing, free-form drawing, converting between different image formats, and more specialized tasks. XCF stands for eXperimental Computing Facility, which was the name of the lab where GIMP was originally developed. XCF files are designed to store all the information that GIMP needs to accurately render an image.
- MIME Type
- image/c4
- application/x-xcf
