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What is an XCFXZ file? An XCFXZ file is an .XZ archive that stores an .XCF image created by the GIMP image editor. GIMP users save images as XCFXZ files to reduce their size, typically when backing up or transferring images. XCFXZ files are more commonly saved as .XCF.XZ files.

More Information While GIMP users typically save images in the native XCF format, they may also export them as compressed archives to reduce their size. The software provides several compression options besides XZ, including the bzip2 and gzip compression algorithms.

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What is an XCFXZ file?

An XCFXZ file is an .XZ archive that stores an .XCF image created by the GIMP image editor. GIMP users save images as XCFXZ files to reduce their size, typically when backing up or transferring images. XCFXZ files are more commonly saved as .XCF.XZ files.

More Information

While GIMP users typically save images in the native XCF format, they may also export them as compressed archives to reduce their size. The software provides several compression options besides XZ, including the bzip2 and gzip compression algorithms.

How to open an XCFXZ file

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

Since XCFXZ files are XZ archives, you can use a compression utility that supports XZ archives to extract the XCF images they contain. However, you may need to rename the .xcfxz file extension to .xz before decompressing the XCFXZ file. Possible options include 7-Zip (Windows), Apple Archive Utility (Mac), and PeaZip (multiplatform).

How to convert an XCFXZ file

GIMP can convert XCFXZ files to various file types, including the following formats:

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Programs that open XCFXZ files

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GIMP

Free

7-Zip

Free

RARLAB WinRAR

Free Trial

ExtractNow

Free

Mac

GIMP

Free

Apple Archive Utility

Included with OS

Corel WinZip Mac

Free Trial

The Unarchiver

Free

Keka

Free

Zip File Unarchiver

Free +

Linux

GIMP

Free

Tukaani XZ Utils

Free

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Updated: October 3, 2024

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What is an XCFXZ file?↓
An XCFXZ file is an .XZ archive that stores an .XCF image created by the GIMP image editor. GIMP users save images as XCFXZ files to reduce their size, typically when backing up or transferring images. XCFXZ files are more commonly saved as .XCF.XZ files.
How do I open an .xcfxz file?↓
You can open XCFXZ files with GIMP in Windows, macOS, and Linux. To open an XCFXZ file with GIMP, select File → Open.
How do I convert an .xcfxz file?↓
GIMP can convert XCFXZ files to various file types, including the following formats:

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