.xcf.gz Compressed GIMP image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-compressed-xcf |
|---|---|
| Description | Compressed GIMP image |
| Category | Images |
| Other extensions | .xcf.bz2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xcf.gz file?
A .xcf.gz file is a “Compressed GIMP image” (MIME type image/x-compressed-xcf).
How do I open a .xcf.gz file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .xcf.gz file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.xcf.gz shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .xcf.gz?
The MIME type is image/x-compressed-xcf. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-compressed-xcf .xcf.gz; in nginx: types { image/x-compressed-xcf xcf.gz; }.