An “.xcf” file is a GIMP image format file. GIMP, which stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for tasks such as photo retouching, image editing, and image composition. The “.xcf” file is the native project file format of GIMP, and it contains information about the layers, paths, channels, guides, and other settings used in the GIMP project.

How to Open XCF Files:

1. GIMP:

GIMP itself is the primary application to open and edit “.xcf” files. You can download and install GIMP from the official website (https://www.GIMP.org/downloads/), and then open the “.xcf” file using the File > Open menu in GIMP.

2.XnView:

Various Apps That Use Files with This Extension:

ImageMagick
Imagine
GNU Image Manipulation Program
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