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Basic information about GPT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GPT（*.GPT or *.gpt）, 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 GPT file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about GPT file extension: Gerber Top Pad Master

File type Gerber Top Pad Master Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GPT file is a Gerber Top Pad Master. GPT is a file extension commonly associated with Gerber Top Pad Master files. Files with GPT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The software recommended for managing GPT files is Altium Designer. Software named Altium Designer was created by Altium Limited.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and GPT files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GPT files

Windows		 Altium Designer



Can't open a GPT 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.GPT”。

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 GPT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support GPT 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 GPT 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 GPT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GPT 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 GPT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the GPT 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.