- Extension
- .xcf
- .pse
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- IBM
- 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 PSE file type is associated with IBM's Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) architecture, particularly focusing on printer page segments. These files contain page segment resources, which are pre-defined graphical or text objects that can be used in the printing process. PSE files are designed to be reused across multiple documents, enabling consistent presentation and efficient printing by storing elements like company logos, signatures, or form templates. This file format is primarily used in professional printing and document management environments, especially in industries that require high-volume, high-quality document output, such as banking, insurance, and healthcare.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- application/vnd.ibm.modcap
