- Extension
- .xcf
- .hta
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Hemera Technologies
- 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 HTA file format, associated with Hemera Thumbs, is primarily used for storing thumbnail images. These thumbnails are small-sized previews of larger images, created to allow users to browse and manage large collections of images more efficiently. The format was popularized by Hemera Technologies, a company known for its image content and management software. HTA files facilitate quick loading and viewing of thumbnails within the software, improving the user experience by making image selection and organization more streamlined.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- application/hta
