- Extension
- .xcf
- .gg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Audiogenic
- 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 GG file type is associated with Koala Paint, a graphics program specifically designed for use on early home computers. It represents a compressed format used to store images created or edited within the Koala Paint software. This format allows for efficient storage by reducing the file size, making it easier to manage and share graphical data on systems with limited storage capacity. The GG extension is primarily recognized and used by vintage computing enthusiasts who engage in the preservation or emulation of classic computer systems and their software.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/gg
