.XBF File Extension

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

Type 1: XAML Binary File

General Information

Title XBF File Extension
Extension .xbf
Full Form XAML Binary File
File Type Binary File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store XAML
Additional Functions Faster loading, Compiled format
Features Optimized, Binary-encoded

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

UI Development Yes
Windows Apps Yes
Performance Optimization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With UWP
Latest Version Varies with UWP updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xaml, .baml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
Microsoft Blend for Visual Studio Included with Visual Studio Windows

Type 2: XCAF Binary 3D Model

Open Cascade developed XBF format. It allows sharing 3D CAD models between Open Cascade software. The format is lightweight and compact. It reduces load time of 3D CAD models in Open Cascade applicati...

General Information

Title XBF File Extension
Extension .xbf
Full Form XCAF Binary 3D Model
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function 3D model storage
Additional Functions Exchange format
Features Binary, Compact

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Dependent
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Engineering Yes
Manufacturing Yes
Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validation, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .stp, .step, .igs, .iges

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FreeCAD Free Windows, Mac, Linux
CAD Exchanger Paid, Free trial Windows, Mac, Linux