File Extension Database

Open GB File

The GB file extension is specifically used for two applications, namely:

GenBank

In this case, the GB extension file is a sequence file format used to store DNA and protein sequences.

But what is GenBank?

GenBank is an open access sequence database or annotated collection of all publicly available nucleotide sequences and also contains their respective protein translations.

It is produced and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information with International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration.

The GB file serves as the data store for one or more sequences, and also contains metadata such as annotations, comments, and references.

The GB format is widely used by public databases and is considered by many to be the standard format for DNA and protein sequence files.

The GBK format is also used by DNA Sequence Databases, along with the GB format.

GameBoy

In this second case, the GB file is used as a read-only memory (ROM) file that contains the data of the Game Boy games, hence its acronym GB.

More about Game Boy

Game Boy is an 8-bit handheld video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo.

It was established as the first handheld computer in the Game Boy family, released in 1989.

The console was released in North America that same year, and then in Europe in late 1990.

In this section, the GB file contains an exact copy of the data of a Nintendo Game Boy cartridge, and can be played on a Mac or PC using Game Boy emulation software.

Software to open and work with a GB file

How Can I Open GB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GB file is to find a GB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GB file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GB file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GB file opener then try to search online for "GB viewer", "application to open GB file" or "open GB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GB file

How Can I Open GB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GB file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GB file then try to search for "GB viewer", "application to open GB file" or "read GB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GB file

How Can I Open GB File on Android

If you downloaded a GB file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GB file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GB".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GB viewer", "GB file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open GB File on iPhone or iPad

To open GB File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GB file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GB". This way you can find apps which can open GB files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GB viewer" or "GB file" online in your favorite search engine.

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