- Extension
- .xcf
- .iph
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Epyx
- 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 IPH file type is associated with InterPaint (Hires), a graphical format used for storing high-resolution images. It was commonly used on early computer systems for digital artwork and graphical projects. The IPH format is specific to the InterPaint software, which allows users to create and manipulate images with a variety of tools and effects. While it may not be widely recognized in modern computing, the IPH format played a role in the development of digital graphic design and art during its time.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/x-iff
