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What is a XCF file?
XCF is the native file format of GIMP, a free image editor. It preserves layers, transparency, masks, paths, and other editing data, similar to Photoshop's PSD format.
XCF is useful for storing complex image projects before exporting to standard formats.
How to open XCF files
XCF files can be opened and edited using GIMP. There are few third-party tools that support this format directly, so conversion is often necessary for broader use.
AnyConv helps convert XCF to PNG, JPG, or other formats online with no setup.
Key facts about XCF
- Full name: eXperimental Computing Facility
- Extension: .xcf
- MIME type: image/x-xcf
- Developed by: GIMP
- Initial release: 1995
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What is a PNM file?
PNM (Portable Anymap) is a meta-format that can represent PBM (bitmap), PGM (grayscale), and PPM (color) images. It's part of the Netpbm format family and often used in academic and Unix-based systems.
PNM serves as a simple, low-overhead format that’s easy to manipulate with scripts and command-line tools.
How to open PNM files
PNM files can be opened with ImageMagick, XnView, GIMP, and Netpbm tools. They’re best used in environments that handle raw or uncompressed image data.
AnyConv allows you to quickly convert PNM to standard formats like JPG or PNG online.
Key facts about PNM
- Full name: Portable Anymap Format
- Extension: .pnm
- MIME type: image/x-portable-anymap
- Developed by: Jef Poskanzer
- Initial release: 1988
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert XCF files?Not at all! You can convert XCF to PNM without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert XCF to PNM on AnyConv?Absolutely. All XCF and PNM files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting XCF to PNM?We do our best to preserve the original quality during XCF to PNM conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert XCF to PNM?Most conversions from XCF to PNM take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one XCF file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple XCF files to PNM at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support XCF to PNM conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting XCF to PNM on any platform.