XCF to ODD Converter

XCF is the native image format of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), an open-source graphics editor. It preserves all aspects of editable images including layers, channels, transparency, paths, and selection masks.

The format stores images in a lossless manner with support for various color modes including RGB, grayscale, and indexed color. XCF files maintain the complete editing state of an image project, allowing work to be resumed exactly where it was left off.

Unlike flattened formats like JPEG or PNG, XCF preserves the structure of complex compositions with layer effects, text layers, adjustment layers, and other non-destructive editing features that are essential for ongoing graphic design work.

XCF files can be opened natively with GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), which provides full access to all layers, channels, and editing features.

Some other graphics editors like Krita have added support for opening XCF files, though compatibility may vary for advanced features and newer XCF versions.

For viewing only, specialized image viewers like XnView and IrfanView with the appropriate plugins can display XCF files, typically showing a flattened version of the image.

To convert XCF files to standard formats like PNG, JPEG, or TIFF, our specialized converter can either flatten the image or preserve layers when exporting to formats that support them (like PSD or TIFF with layers).

For designers working with GIMP projects, our conversion tools offer options to selectively export individual layers or layer groups as separate images for use in other applications.

When converting from XCF to web formats, our service provides optimization options to balance quality and file size, ensuring your graphics look professional while loading quickly online.

ODD (OpenDocument Drawing) is a file format used for vector drawings and diagrams in the OpenDocument format standard. It's most commonly associated with LibreOffice Draw and Apache OpenOffice Draw applications.

ODD files store vector graphics, text elements, and object information in an XML-based format, making them portable across different platforms and applications that support the OpenDocument standard.

These files can contain multiple pages of drawings, diagrams, flowcharts, and other vector-based illustrations, with support for layers, text, and embedded objects.

ODD files can be opened directly with LibreOffice Draw and Apache OpenOffice Draw, which offer full editing capabilities.

Some other vector graphics programs may offer limited support for ODD files through import filters or plugins.

If you don't have these applications installed, you can use LibreOffice Online or other web-based OpenDocument viewers for quick access to the content.

To convert ODD files to other formats like PDF, SVG, or PNG, use our online converter that preserves the vector quality and layout of your drawings.

LibreOffice Draw and OpenOffice Draw also offer export options to common formats including PDF, SVG, PNG, and JPG directly from their applications.

When converting to raster formats like PNG or JPG, consider specifying a high resolution to maintain the quality of detailed drawings.