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Upload your .gif file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
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What is GIF?
GIF is a bitmap image format that supports animations. Animated GIFs are widely used for short video clips on social media and messaging apps.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Graphics Interchange Format
- Extension
- .gif
Key Features
- Animation support
- Universal compatibility
- No sound
- Looping
What is XCF?
XCF is GIMP's native project format, storing layers, masks, paths, channels, and full editing history. It preserves all GIMP-specific features but is not supported by other applications without conversion.
Format Details
- Full Name
- eXperimental Computing Facility
- Extension
- .xcf
Key Features
- GIMP native format
- Layers and masks
- Paths and channels
- Lossless editing
GIF vs XCF
| Feature | GIF | XCF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Graphics Interchange Format | eXperimental Computing Facility |
| Extension | .gif | .xcf |
| Best For | Animation support | GIMP native format |