File Extension Database

Open GSHEET File

The GSHEET file extension is essentially indicative of a link to a spreadsheet created using Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet program offered via Google Drive. Before delving into ways to open and manipulate such files, it is absolutely crucial to point out that a GSHEET file is not the actual spreadsheet, but merely a clickable link that accesses your spreadsheet directly from Google's server. This understanding is paramount to discuss possible formats and ways to open these files.

Opening GSHEET Files

The most straightforward way to open a GSHEET file is by double-clicking on the file, upon which your system defaults to using the most relevant application that can display the file. For GSHEET files, this is typically a web browser that can access Google Sheets online here.

Importing GSHEET Files

In case you want to make use of the data stored in Google Sheets, you can import the spreadsheet into another software. For instance, Microsoft Excel offers a way to import these sheets using the 'File' >> 'Open' and then selecting the file. While the GSHEET isn't essentially the spreadsheet, this imports the data from the online Google Spreadsheet into Excel. You can find detailed instruction on Microsoft's official page.

Converting GSHEET Files

It might be necessary to convert a GSHEET file to another format like XLSX (Excel spreadsheet) or CSV for ease of use in different software or offline usage. This is conveniently possible from within Google Sheets application. When opened, navigate via 'File' >> 'Download' >> choose desired format. A detailed guide to this conversion process can be found on Google's Support page.

GSHEET File Important Information

Having discussed possible formats and ways in using GSHEET files, it is indispensable to stress once more the nature of GSHEET files. Being essentially a link and not the spreadsheet, they do not store spreadsheet data. This has implications such as the unavailability of data when offline. Make sure the data gets downloaded or imported for offline access.

How Can I Open GSHEET File on Windows

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

How Can I Open GSHEET File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open GSHEET File on Android

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

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

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