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Convert XCF to AVIF Online — Free

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How to Convert

1

Upload your .xcf file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

2

Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

3

Click Convert and download your .avif file when it's ready.

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

What is AVIF?

AVIF is a modern image format based on the AV1 video codec. It offers the best compression available, outperforming both WebP and JPEG.

Format Details

Full Name
AV1 Image File Format
Extension
.avif

Key Features

  • Best compression
  • HDR support
  • Transparency
  • Modern browsers

XCF vs AVIF

FeatureXCFAVIF
Full NameeXperimental Computing FacilityAV1 Image File Format
Extension.xcf.avif
Best ForGIMP native formatBest compression

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can convert up to 5 files per day completely free, with no watermark or registration required.
Most files convert in under 30 seconds. Larger files (over 500MB) may take 1-3 minutes.
No. Our converter uses optimized encoding settings by default to preserve the original quality.
Free users can convert files up to 100MB. Pro users can convert files up to 2GB.
Yes. Our converter works in any modern web browser on any device.

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