We report the production of carbon-based xerogel film without the need for supercritical drying. Xerogel samples were characterized with field emission scanning electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption/desorption at 77 K, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and electrical conductivity and cyclic voltammetry measurements. Experimental results reveal that the film is largely crack free and homogeneous in thickness, and, importantly, has high surface area, large nanopore volume, and an excellent performance for electrical charge storage-both per unit mass and unit volume. These results indicate that the film has potential applications for electrical energy storage devices.