- Extension
- .xcf
- .pspmask
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Corel
- 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 PSPMASK file type is associated with Corel PaintShop Pro, a popular image editing software. It is specifically used for storing mask files, which are templates that allow users to isolate and protect certain parts of an image during editing, enabling selective adjustments without affecting the rest of the image. These mask files can be applied to various layers or images to create effects, composite images, or perform non-destructive editing. PSPMASK files facilitate complex photo editing tasks by allowing users to blend, alter, or remove specific portions of an image with precision.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/x-psp-mask
