- Extension
- .xcf
- .pxb
- 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 PXB file format is associated with Pixibox, a software tool used for digital painting and drawing. PXB files contain image data, including layers, colors, and brush strokes, allowing users to save and reopen their work without losing any details or quality. This format is specifically designed to preserve the complexity of digital art, making it ideal for artists who wish to continue editing their creations. PXB files are proprietary to the Pixibox application and may require this specific software to view or edit the content.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/vnd.pixibox
