How to convert XCF to PSD?
You can convert XCF to PSD 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 PSD is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on PSD from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's PSD or something else.
- Download your PSD files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted PSD files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each PSD.
On desktop platforms, you can download the PSD files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the PSDs 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 | .psd |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | Adobe |
| Mime type | image/vnd.adobe.photoshop |
Format description
PSD files are used by Adobe's Photoshop to store image information about layers, masks, paths, etc. for an image created with the program.If you do not have Photoshop, you can open and view PSD files by converting them to another image format, such as PNG or JPG.
Common questions about converting XCF to PSD
Are image layers kept?
Yes, the converted PSD file will have the same layers as the original XCF. They are not flattened to a single layer.
Can I convert XCF to PSD in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple XCFs to PSDs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing XCFs to convert to PSD.
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 PSD, 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 PSD 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.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,548,168 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,548,168 files so far.
How long does it take to convert XCF to PSD?
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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