- Extension
- .xcf
- .i18
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Pixel Power Ltd.
- 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 i18 file type is associated with Pixel Power Collage, a comprehensive graphics creation and playout system commonly used in broadcast television. These files contain graphics data and layout information, enabling the creation of dynamic and visually appealing graphics for TV shows, news broadcasts, and other multimedia presentations. The i18 format is specifically designed to work within the Pixel Power environment, supporting features like animations, 3D effects, and real-time updates. It plays a crucial role in the production workflow, allowing designers and broadcasters to efficiently manage and deploy high-quality graphics content.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- application/vnd.intergeo
