XCF to PNG
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Supports: XCF
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Need help?How to Convert XCF to PNG
- Upload your XCF file — Click "+ Add Files" or drag and drop your GIMP project file.
- Adjust compression (optional) — Under "Image Compression," select "Quality Preset," "Target file size (%)," "Specific file size," or "Image Quality (%)."
- Adjust resolution (optional) — Under "Image resolution," keep original or set by percentage.
- Convert and download — Click "Convert" and download your PNG image.
Why Convert XCF to PNG?
XCF is GIMP's native project format — it can only be opened in GIMP. PNG is the standard lossless web image format with transparency support. Converting XCF to PNG is the most common GIMP export — creating shareable, web-ready images from your designs while preserving transparency and lossless quality.
XCF vs PNG
| Property | XCF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | GIMP | W3C |
| Layers | Preserved | Flattened |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes (alpha channel) |
| Compression | RLE | Lossless (DEFLATE) |
| Web use | Not supported | Universal |
| File size | Large | Moderate |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are GIMP layers preserved?
No. The XCF is flattened (all visible layers merged). PNG stores a single flat image with optional transparency.
Is transparency preserved?
Yes. PNG supports full alpha channel transparency. Transparent areas in your GIMP design are preserved.
Is PNG lossless?
Yes. PNG uses lossless compression — no quality loss from the original GIMP design.
Can I also resize?
Yes. Under "Image resolution," set by percentage or keep original.
Should I convert to PNG or JPEG?
PNG for transparency and lossless quality. XCF to JPG for smaller files without transparency.