What is the difference between .xcf and .sk1?
- Extension
- .xcf
- .sk1
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Vector Image
- Developer
- GIMP
- sK1 Project
- 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.
- An SK1 vector graphic file is a file format primarily used by the sK1 illustration program, which focuses on providing professional-quality design features for prepress processing. Unlike other vector formats, the SK1 file format is unique for its support of CMYK color, which is crucial for color accuracy in printing. It also includes advanced features such as color profiles and spot colors, making it particularly suitable for tasks that require precise color matching and high-quality print outputs.
- MIME Type
- application/x-xcf
- image/x-sk1
- Sample
- sample.xcf
- Wikipedia
- .xcf on Wikipedia
- .sk1 on Wikipedia