Basic information about GDOC file

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

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


1.Detail information about GDOC file extension: Google Drive Document

File type Google Drive Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Google File format Text
Description GDOC file is a Google Drive Document developed by Google.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDOC files

Windows		 Google Drive

macOS		 Google Drive

Android		 Google Drive

iOS		 Google Drive

Web		 Google Drive



How to convert GDOC files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for GDOC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GDOC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

GDOC to DOC GDOC to DOCX GDOC to HTML GDOC to ODT
GDOC to PDF GDOC to RTF GDOC to TXT


How to convert another files to GDOC file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to GDOC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to GDOC conversion, you may use the option.

TXT to GDOC ODT to GDOC RTF to GDOC DOCX to GDOC
DOC to GDOC


Can't open a GDOC 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.GDOC”。

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 GDOC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GDOC 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.