How to Convert XCF to JPG
Method 1 of 2:
Using GIMP
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Open the .XCF file in GIMP. You'll usually find GIMP in the Applications folder on a Mac, or in the Start menu on a PC (in the All Apps area).- Double-clicking the file's name in a folder should automatically open it in GIMP, but you can also open it by clicking the File menu, selecting Open, and then double-clicking the file.
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Click the File menu. It's at the top-left corner of the screen on a Mac, and the top-left corner of the app in Windows. -
Click Export As. -
Click the drop-down menu. It's at the bottom of the ″Export Image″ window. -
Select JPEG image (*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.jpe). -
Change the end of the file name from ″.xcf″ to ″.jpg.″ The file name is in the ″Name″ box at the top of the window. -
Click Export. It's at the bottom of the window. -
Adjust your image quality (optional). The ″Quality″ slider is set to 90 by default, and that should be high enough quality for most purposes.- If you're worried about the file being too large, decrease the quality.
- To see a preview, check the ″Show preview in image window″ box.
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Click Export. A .JPG version of the .XCF file will now save to the current working folder.
Method 2 of 2:
Using an Online File Converter
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Find a free online XCF to JPG converter. There are many options, including Online Convert, Cloud Convert, and Convertio. -
Click Browse or Select Files. The name of this button varies by website. This will open your computer's file browser. -
Open the folder that contains the .XCF file. -
Select the .XCF file and click Open. -
Adjust the quality settings (optional). Many online converters give you the option to select a resolution quality, set the DPI, and adjust the size. -
Click Convert file. This may be called Convert or Create on some sites. This process uploads the .XCF and saves its contents in the .JPG format. -
Follow the on-screen instructions to download the .JPG. The file may automatically download, but you'll usually have to select a saving location and click Save.
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