XCF is GIMP's native format
XCF (eXperimental Computing Facility) stores GIMP's full working state — layers, masks, paths and channels. It's the GIMP equivalent of Photoshop's PSD, and GIMP is what creates it.
Want an XCF from your DWG? Here's why it needs GIMP — and the layered format that works everywhere.
You can't convert a DWG to XCF here — XCF is GIMP's own working format, written by GIMP itself.
XCF (eXperimental Computing Facility) stores GIMP's full working state — layers, masks, paths and channels. It's the GIMP equivalent of Photoshop's PSD, and GIMP is what creates it.
A DWG is a single flattened image. Saving it as XCF wouldn't add the layered, editable structure XCF exists for — so for most needs a standard format is the better target.
DWG is AutoCAD’s native format storing precise 2D/3D vector geometry for engineering and architecture.
How to open DWG opens in AutoCAD, DraftSight, LibreCAD and BricsCAD.
Full DWG format guideXCF is GIMP’s native format preserving layers, paths and channels — the open-source equivalent of PSD.
How to open XCF opens in GIMP; export to PNG or PSD for other apps.
Full XCF format guideThe layered editor format that Photoshop, GIMP, Photopea and Affinity can all open.
DWG → PSDLossless with transparency — perfect for graphics, logos and screenshots.
DWG → PNGLossless and uncompressed — ideal for editing, archiving and print.
DWG → TIFF