- Extension
- .xcf
- .flp
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- MegaWatts
- 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 BFLI file type, associated with the extension .flp, is a format primarily used for images created in Brøderbund's The Print Shop, a desktop publishing software suite. This format allows for the storage of graphic designs, layouts, and images that can be used within the software for creating various printed materials such as flyers, posters, and greeting cards. BFLI files contain both the visual data and layout information, ensuring that designs can be reopened, edited, and printed directly from The Print Shop program. It is tailored for users looking to create custom print projects without needing extensive graphic design experience.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/x-bfli
