- Extension
- .xcf
- .pxr
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- Pixar
- 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 Pixar picture file, with the extension .pxr, is a raster image format developed by Pixar Animation Studios. It is primarily used for high-quality 3D rendering and computer graphics, often in the context of film production and animation. The .pxr format is designed to store image data in a way that is optimized for complex rendering processes, including support for deep color and high dynamic range. As a proprietary format, it is specifically tailored to work seamlessly with Pixar's own rendering software and tools, providing a high level of detail and realism in the final output.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/vnd.pixar
