File Extension Database

Open GP4 File

GP4 files have two different types of uses, namely:

Guitar Pro 4 Tablature

The GP4 extension files, in this use case, are guitar tab formats used by Guitar Pro 4, a program for creating multitrack music through a guitar composition and its respective accompaniment.

The GP4 file can contain tabs for guitar, bass, or banjo, and any string instrument.

The GP4 file saves the data in a music notation format that can be opened with Guitar Pro or other open source guitar notation programs.

GP4 files can be transferred to any type of device, including mobile phones, however, it is possible that due to the characteristics of this file, it is not possible to open them correctly.

Raster Image Files

In this application, GP4 files are fax files saved by various PC fax programs.

Here, the GP4 files contain a generic fax document saved in the standardized format of Group 4 of the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee, which stores a binary (0's and 1's) or two-level image using lossless compression.

To open GP4 files, you must first make sure of the file format, and then you can use of any of the following software packages

Guitar Pro
DGuitar
TuxGuitar
SFaxTools Studio FaxSee Pro (Third Party Server)

How Can I Open GP4 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GP4 file is to find a GP4 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GP4 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 GP4 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 GP4 file opener then try to search online for "GP4 viewer", "application to open GP4 file" or "open GP4 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GP4 file

How Can I Open GP4 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GP4 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GP4 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 GP4 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GP4 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GP4 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GP4 file then try to search for "GP4 viewer", "application to open GP4 file" or "read GP4 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GP4 file

How Can I Open GP4 File on Android

If you downloaded a GP4 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 GP4 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 "GP4".
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 "GP4 viewer", "GP4 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 GP4 File on iPhone or iPad

To open GP4 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 GP4 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 "GP4". This way you can find apps which can open GP4 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 "GP4 viewer" or "GP4 file" online in your favorite search engine.

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