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What is an XCF.GZ file? An XCF.GZ file is an archive created by GIMP that contains an .XCF image and is compressed with the GNU zip (gzip) compression algorithm. GIMP users save XCF images as XCF.GZ files to reduce their size, typically when backing them up or transferring them.

More Information XCF.GZ file open in GIMP 3 GIMP users can export XCF images as archives with different types of compression. Besides gzip compression, you can export XCF images as archives compressed with bzip2 ( .XCF.BZ2 and .XCFBZ2 files) and XZ ( .XCF.XZ and .XCFXZ files) compression. To export an XCF file as an XCF.GZ file, follow these steps: Select File → Export or Export As Choose "Select File Type (By Extension)" Select "gzip archive" and click Export NOTE: XCF.GZ files may also be saved as .XCFGZ files.

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What is an XCF.GZ file?

An XCF.GZ file is an archive created by GIMP that contains an .XCF image and is compressed with the GNU zip (gzip) compression algorithm. GIMP users save XCF images as XCF.GZ files to reduce their size, typically when backing them up or transferring them.

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XCF.GZ file open in GIMP 3

GIMP users can export XCF images as archives with different types of compression. Besides gzip compression, you can export XCF images as archives compressed with bzip2 ( .XCF.BZ2 and .XCFBZ2 files) and XZ ( .XCF.XZ and .XCFXZ files) compression.

To export an XCF file as an XCF.GZ file, follow these steps:

NOTE: XCF.GZ files may also be saved as .XCFGZ files.

How to open an XCF.GZ file

You can open XCF.GZ files with GIMP in Windows, macOS, and Linux. To open an XCF.GZ file with GIMP, select File → Open .

Since XCF.GZ files are .GZ archives, you can use a compression utility that supports the format to extract the XCF images they store. Possible options include Corel WinZip (Windows), Apple Archive Utility (Mac), and PeaZip (multiplatform).

How to convert an XCF.GZ file

GIMP can convert XCF.GZ files to various file types, including the following formats:

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Programs that open XCF.GZ files

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Windows

GIMP

Free

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe

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Discontinued

Paid

Corel WinZip

Free Trial

RARLAB WinRAR

Free Trial

7-Zip

Free

PeaZip

Free

Mac

GIMP

Free

Apple Archive Utility

Included with OS

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe Mac 16

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Discontinued

Paid

Corel WinZip Mac

Free Trial

Incredible Bee Archiver

Paid

Linux

GIMP

Free

gzip

Free

Xarchive

Free

Ark

Free

PeaZip

Free

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Updated: June 13, 2025

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What is an XCF.GZ file?↓
An XCF.GZ file is an archive created by GIMP that contains an .XCF image and is compressed with the GNU zip (gzip) compression algorithm. GIMP users save XCF images as XCF.GZ files to reduce their size, typically when backing them up or transferring them.
How do I open an .xcf.gz file?↓
You can open XCF.GZ files with GIMP in Windows, macOS, and Linux. To open an XCF.GZ file with GIMP, select File → Open.
How do I convert an .xcf.gz file?↓
GIMP can convert XCF.GZ files to various file types, including the following formats:

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