Convert XCF to PSD online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. PSD is lossless and ideal for editing in Photoshop; exported to PNG/JPG for sharing. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
How to convert XCF to PSD
- 1Upload your XCF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your XCF file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to PSD
PSD is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your PSD file
Your PSD file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
XCF vs PSD
| XCF | PSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | GIMP Image | Photoshop Document |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | editing in GIMP; exported to PNG/JPG for sharing | editing in Photoshop; exported to PNG/JPG for sharing |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting XCF to PSD lose quality?
No. Both XCF and PSD are lossless, so every detail is preserved exactly — the conversion is visually and mathematically identical to the original.
What's the difference between XCF and PSD?
GIMP Image (XCF) is lossless and best for editing in GIMP; exported to PNG/JPG for sharing. Photoshop Document (PSD) is lossless and best for editing in Photoshop; exported to PNG/JPG for sharing. Convert XCF to PSD when you need a raster image for editing in Photoshop.
Is the XCF to PSD converter free?
Yes — converting XCF to PSD is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my XCF files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert XCF to PSD on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert XCF to PSD?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert XCF files to?
Besides PSD, you can convert XCF to AVIF, BMP, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF and more — see the full list of XCF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026