- Extension
- .xcf
- .pdx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Mayura Software
- 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 PDX file format is associated with Mayura Draw, a vector-based drawing software. It is used to save and store drawings created within the Mayura Draw application. The PDX format preserves the vector graphics information, such as lines, shapes, and text, allowing for scalable and editable artwork. Users can export their PDX files to more common formats such as SVG, PDF, or EPS for broader compatibility and use.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- application/vnd.pvi.ptid1
