- Extension
- .xcf
- .fpt
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Sven Bader
- 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 FPT file type is associated with Face Painter, a software application used for creating and editing facial images. It specifically stores facial templates or designs that users have created or modified within the Face Painter program. These files allow for the saving and reloading of face painting designs, making it easier for users to apply and share their creative works. The FPT format is proprietary to the Face Painter application, meaning it is primarily intended for use within this specific software environment.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- application/vnd.framemaker
