.GXF File Extension

GXF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: General eXchange Format File

General Information

Title GXF File Extension
Extension .gxf
Full Form General eXchange Format File
File Type Video File
Developer Grass Valley
MIME Type application/gxf

File Function

Primary Function Store video, audio
Additional Functions Metadata encapsulation
Features Timecode, Ancillary data

File Characteristics

Quality Professional broadcast
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Broadcasting Yes
Media Archiving Yes
Professional Editing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Format awareness

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Status Maintained

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mxf, .mov, .mpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Grass Valley Edius Paid Windows
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux
FFmpeg Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: General CADD Pro Font File

The GXF font file is related to General CADD Pro, a Windows OS based program. General CADD allows you to draw easily on computers. The GXF font should be available for displaying drawings properly. Yo...

General Information

Title GXF File Extension
Extension .gxf
Full Form General CADD Pro Font File
File Type Font File
Developer General CADD Products
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store fonts
Additional Functions Define characters
Features Customizable, Scalable

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Drafting Software Yes
CADD Drawings Yes
Custom Typography Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Licensed software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on General CADD version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gcd, .fnt, .ttf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
General CADD Pro Paid Windows