- Extension
- .tub
- .xcf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Jasc Software
- GIMP
- Description
- The TUB file type is specifically associated with PaintShop Pro, a popular image editing software developed by Corel. It represents a Picture Tube, which is essentially a collection of graphic elements that can be used to decorate or enhance images within the program. These elements can include objects, decorative motifs, or even themed sets of graphics that users can "stamp" onto their projects with ease. The Picture Tube format allows for creative flexibility, enabling users to apply multiple instances of these elements across their works in a seamless and efficient manner.
- 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
- application/x-paintshoppro
- application/x-xcf
