XCF image file is used by GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) software. XCF files store tracks, layers, transparency settings, channel, guides, and other elements used in image editing. XCF format doesn’t offer option to review image edit history.
EXR is an HDR graphics file saved in OpenEXR Image format. EXR file contains high-dynamic range raster images. HDR imaging technique allows to create images of very high-quality. EXR images can be uncompressed or compressed using one of three supported compression algorithms (PIZ, ZIP, RLE).
After converting the file to the new format, you will be able to use other programs to support it. Keep in mind, however, that the XCF file after converting to EXR may differ slightly from the original. The most important information should be kept, but if you want the file after conversion from XCF to EXR to be the same, you have to do this carefully and choose the proper application from the list below.
There is no guarantee, of course, that the conversion will come up to all your expectations, but it will certainly help you. If, after all, the effect of converting XCF to EXR does not meet your expectations, you can simply try to find on the Internet a different version of your file in XCF format, properly converted to a EXR file by someone else. If this fails, use the information provided in the further part of the website.
If after converting the file XCF the desired result was not achieved, you can try to change the format of XCF file to other than EXR. On our website you will find more information on the following conversion options
Unfortunately, if after performing the two previously described steps (trying to find your XCF file converted by someone else, and the attempt to convert it to EXR on your own) you still have a problem with your file, then there are only a few solutions left. You can once again try to find and install an application that can open the XCF file in its original format (without conversion to EXR file). Such a solution will be difficult to implement, but it certainly will give the best result.