- Extension
- .xcf
- .hdru
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Skylum
- 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 Apollo HDRU (High Dynamic Range Image) file type, with the extension .hdru, is a specific format used for storing high dynamic range (HDR) images. These files are designed to capture a broader range of brightness and color levels than standard digital imaging formats, allowing for more detailed and realistic representations of scenes with significant contrasts in lighting. The Apollo HDRU format is particularly used within the realm of digital photography, computer graphics, and advanced imaging applications where capturing the fullest possible range of light information is crucial. This format helps in preserving the quality of images for professional editing, rendering, and display purposes, ensuring that details in both the brightest and darkest areas of a photo are maintained.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/vnd.radiance
