- Extension
- .xcf
- .ch
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Scitex
- Description
- 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.
- The CH file format, associated with SciTex Continuous Tone images, is a specialized file type used primarily within the professional printing and graphic design industries. It is designed to store high-resolution, continuous-tone images that are ideal for high-quality print production, ensuring accurate color representation and detail. CH files support a wide color gamut and precise pixel control, making them suitable for complex graphics and photographic images. This format is typically used in workflows that require the highest image fidelity for print media, such as magazines, brochures, and packaging.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/cpi
