XCF to AI converter
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OnlineConvertFree provides free image conversion services without requiring any software installation. Easily convert your xcf files to ai or any other format with just a few clicks.
How to convert xcf to ai?
Step 1
Upload xcf-file
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Step 2
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Choose ai or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
Step 3
Download your ai file
Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the ai format.
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Simply drag and drop your xcf files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to ai or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
As soon as you upload your xcf files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all xcf to ai conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.
eXperimental Computing Facility
Extension | .xcf |
Category | 🔵 images |
Programs | 🔵 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 🔵 CinePaint 🔵 Seashore 🔵 KolourPint |
Main program | 🔵 GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) |
Description | 🔵 .xcf (eXperimental Computing Facility) The .xcf format is the native image file format of the GIMP software (GNU Image Manipulation Program). It is used to store the entire composition, including layers, channels, paths, and other elements that are part of a GIMP image. The XCF format is designed to preserve all information GIMP can contain about an image; however, due to its specific nature, it is not widely supported outside of GIMP. For sharing, images in XCF format are often exported to more universally recognized formats like PNG or JPEG. |
Technical details | 🔵 The `.xcf` file format, native to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), supports advanced image editing. Key features include: - Layer Support: Maintains multiple image layers for complex editing. - Channel and Path Storage: Stores alpha channels for transparency and vector-based paths. - Text Layers: Supports editable text layers, preserving text quality during adjustments. - Compression: Uses RLE compression to reduce file size without data loss. - Undo History: Can store undo history for reverting changes after reopening. - Guides and Grids: Includes non-printing alignment guides and grids. - Color Profiles: Ensures consistent color reproduction across devices. - Resolution Information: Retains resolution data, crucial for printing. - Extensibility: Designed for future enhancements while maintaining backward compatibility. - Compatibility: Best supported by GIMP; limited support in other editors. - File Size: Generally larger than compressed formats like .jpg or .png due to additional information. - Non-Destructive Editing: Allows edits without losing original image data. - No Quality Loss: Preserves quality across editing sessions, unlike lossy formats. - Layer Effects and Filters: Stores adjustable layer effects and filters. Ideal for intermediate storage of editable images, especially complex ones, the `.xcf` format is often exported to formats like .jpg, .png, or .tiff for final distribution. |
Developer | 🔵 GIMP |
MIME type | 🔵 image/x-xcf 🔵 application/octet-stream |
Adobe Illustrator File
Extension | .ai |
Category | 🔵 images |
Programs | 🔵 Adobe Acrobat 🔵 Adobe Photoshop 🔵 ACD Systems Canvas 🔵 CorelDRAW 🔵 XnView 🔵 Ghostscript 🔵 Inkscape 🔵 sK1 🔵 GIMP |
Main program | 🔵 Adobe Illustrator CS |
Description | 🔵 .ai (Adobe Illustrator Artwork) The .ai format is a proprietary file format developed by Adobe Systems for representing single-page vector-based drawings in either the EPS or PDF formats. The AI format is most commonly used for creating and editing vector graphics. It is primarily used with Adobe Illustrator, a popular vector graphics editing program. AI files are well-suited for logos and illustrations as they can be resized without losing image quality. |
Technical details | 🔵 The .ai file format, which is associated with Adobe Illustrator, is a proprietary vector-based drawing format that represents artwork in EPS or PDF formats. Unlike raster graphics (.jpg, .png), .ai files use scalable paths and points, making them ideal for resizable designs such as logos. Originally exclusive to Illustrator, they are now compatible with various graphic design software, although with some limitations. Based on PDF, .ai files support layers, artboards, and can include both vector and raster graphics. They maintain editability, allowing individual graphic elements to be modified. The file size varies depending on the complexity of the design and the number of embedded images. Adobe Illustrator offers backward compatibility for saving files in formats that are compatible with older versions, although newer features may not be preserved. These files are well-suited for professional printing and are essential for graphic designers and digital graphics professionals. |
Developer | 🔵 Adobe Systems |
MIME type | 🔵 application/postscript |