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Basic information about GP2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GP2（*.GP2 or *.gp2）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GP2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GP2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GP2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GP2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GP2 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GP2 file?
  • How to open a GP2 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GP2 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GP2 file?
  • How to convert GP2 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GP2 file format?


1.Detail information about GP2 file extension: Gerber Inner Plane 2 (negative)

File type Gerber Inner Plane 2 (negative) Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GP2 file is a Gerber Inner Plane 2 (negative). Full format name of files that use GP2 extension is Gerber Inner Plane 2 (negative). Files with GP2 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with GP2 extension are categorized as 3D&CAD Files files. The 3D&CAD Files subset comprises 290 various file formats. The software recommended for managing GP2 files is Altium Designer. Altium Designer software was developed by Altium Limited., and on its official website you may find more information about GP2 files or the Altium Designer software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GP2 files

Windows		 Altium Designer



Can't open a GP2 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GP2”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GP2 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support GP2 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of GP2 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a GP2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GP2 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GP2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the GP2 file is damaged.
  • Whether the GP2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the GP2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the GP2 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the GP2 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GP2 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GP2 file.

If the GP2 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.