File Extension Database

Open GVP File

GVP file extension is used as a pointer for videos downloaded from Google Video Player.? These videos are encoded in MPEG-4 ASP compression together with an MP3 audio stream. GVP stands for Google Video Pointer. Files with this extension are only pointers to a Google Video File (GVI) located on Google servers. Google Video Player can run on operating systems such as Windows and Mac OS X.

Play list downloaded on a user\'s computer has GVP extensions. Once played, it will connect to a Google Video File that contains the movie file. Videos offered are either free or paid commercial and can be accessed by visiting video.google.com.

On August 17, 2007, Google remove the option of downloading a GVI file, but maintained the download for MP4 formats available for iPod and PSP. These movies are flash base and can be downloaded with an FLV format. Files based on GVI can be converted to Audio Video Interleave (AVI) which is a similar format.

Aside from Google Video Player, text editors can open GVP file to view the URL or direct location of the file. Once the GVI file is located by the GVP file, it can be downloaded and played on media players including MPlayer and Wimpy. The original flash video can also be played using these players.

How Can I Open GVP File on Windows

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

How Can I Open GVP File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open GVP File on Android

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

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