- Extension
- .xcf
- .gm4
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Autologic
- 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 GM4 file type is associated with Autologic, a software used primarily for document management and publishing. GM4 files typically contain information related to graphic design, page layout, or print production. These files are used within the Autologic system to store and handle graphic media elements such as images, fonts, and formatting details necessary for professional printing and publishing workflows. The format is specialized for use in the publishing industry, facilitating the creation and modification of high-quality printed materials.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- application/vnd.groove-injector
