- Extension
- .xcf
- .favs
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Stardent
- 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 FAVS file type, associated with Stardent AVS X, refers to a specific format used within the Advanced Visual Systems (AVS) software. This software is designed for scientific visualization, data analysis, and graphical representation. The FAVS format typically contains data and settings used to render or process visual representations of complex scientific or engineering data. It is part of the broader suite of tools and formats that enable researchers and professionals to visualize multidimensional datasets in an intuitive and interactive manner.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- video/avs-video
