- Extension
- .xcf
- .epa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Phoenix Technologies
- 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 EPA file type is associated with the Award BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) used in many computers. It specifically refers to the format for BIOS logo images that are displayed during the computer's boot-up sequence. These logo images, often customized by PC manufacturers or users to display a brand or personal image, are stored as .epa files. The EPA format is designed to be compatible with the Award BIOS environment, allowing for a personalized touch to the boot-up process.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- application/octet-stream
