Layered format
.xcf
GIMP's native layered raster format.
- Category
- Layered
- Best for
- Open-source image editing
- Extension
- .xcf
When to use it
Use XCF when open-source image editing. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the layered category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related layered formats