- Extension
- .xcf
- .ivb
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Truevision
- 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 IVB file format is associated with Truevision Targa, commonly referred to as TGA, which is a raster graphics file format. It is primarily designed for Truevision (now part of Avid Technology) video hardware, but it is widely used in various applications for storing image data. IVB files are distinct in that they were specifically used in the past for certain types of image data, including thumbnails and textures for video and animation software. The format supports various color depths and can include both compressed and uncompressed image data, making it versatile for graphic design and digital imaging tasks.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/x-tga
