How to convert XCF to JXL?
You can convert XCF to JPEG XL (JXL) with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose XCF files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your XCFs.
You can also click to select XCF files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an XCF file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with XCF files to JXL is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on JXL from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's JXL or something else.
- Download your JXL files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted JXL files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each JXL.
On desktop platforms, you can download the JXL files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the JXLs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .xcf |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) |
| Mime type | image/xcf |
Format description
XCF files are used by the free open-source image editor GIMP to store layers, paths, guides, and other information about images created with the program. XCF files are analogous to PSD files for Adobe Photoshop.If you do not have GIMP installed, you can view an XCF file by converting it to another image format, such as PNG or WebP.
Note: we do not support some files produced by GIMP 2.10 yet. GIMP 2.8 and older is fully supported.
| File extension | .jxl |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| Mime type | image/jxl |
Format description
JPEG XL (or JXL) is a new image format with better compression than other image formats like legacy JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and others. Designed for the modern web and with professional photography in mind, JPEG XL offers a more efficient way of storing images. In addition to supporting alpha channels/transparency, lossless, progressive loading and animations, the new image format promises high speed encoding and decoding even on phones.JPEG XL has experimental support in Firefox, Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers like Edge. For now, you need to enable a feature flag for the browsers to display JXL images.
MConverter’s conversions from JPEG XL are lossless, so there is no reduction in the quality of your images.
When converting from JPG or GIF to JXL, the quality is mathematically lossless. In all other cases when converting to JXL, the image quality is kept visually lossless. Your images will look visually identical.
Common questions about converting XCF to JXL
Can I convert XCF to JXL in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple XCFs to JXLs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing XCFs to convert to JXL.
Pasting XCF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting XCF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an XCF file to JXL, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big XCFs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert XCF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert XCF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting XCFs to JXL safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your XCF files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your XCFs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert XCF to JXL?
For most images, the wait should be less than a minute. If they are animated, it may take a little longer. However, MConverter also supports converting larger images, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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