X Window Dump
General Information
| Title | XWD File Extension |
| Extension | .xwd |
| Full Form | X Window Dump |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | X.Org Foundation |
| MIME Type | image/x-xwindowdump |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store image |
| Additional Functions | Capture screenshot |
| Features | Pixel data, Color map |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on capture |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Screen Capturing | Yes |
| Image Editing | Limited |
| Graphical Tasks | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Relevant Software | X Window System |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .png, .jpeg, .bmp |
