XCF Layer Extractor - Export GIMP Layers to PNG Free

Extract layers from GIMP XCF files as PNG images. View layer structure, export all or selected layers. No uploads, works offline in your browser.

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GIMP 2.x XCF files supported

Note: XCF parsing in browsers is experimental. For best results, use files from GIMP 2.8 or later. If you encounter issues, try opening and re-saving the file in GIMP first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

XCF (eXperimental Computing Facility) is GIMP's native image format. It preserves layers, channels, paths, and other GIMP-specific data that would be lost in formats like PNG or JPEG.

No. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device - complete privacy guaranteed.

This tool supports XCF files from GIMP 2.x versions. Most common XCF files should work, though some advanced features may not be fully supported.

Yes! Click 'Export All Layers as ZIP' to download every layer as a separate PNG file in a ZIP archive.

Layers are exported as flattened PNG images. GIMP layer modes and effects are applied during rendering, but you cannot edit them separately after export.

Sometimes you receive XCF files but don't have GIMP installed. This tool lets you quickly view and extract layers without installing any software.

No artificial limits. Practical limits depend on your device memory. Very large XCF files may be slow on older devices.

No - this is a viewer and extractor only. For editing, you need GIMP (free) or compatible software.

XCF is a complex, GIMP-specific format without public libraries for JavaScript parsing. For full layer extraction, use GIMP directly or convert to PSD first and use our PSD Layer Extractor.

Not reliably. XCF structure is too complex for browser-based conversion. Use GIMP's File > Export As > PSD to convert, then use our PSD Layer Extractor tool for full browser-based layer extraction.

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