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Basic information about GB file

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

There are 4 file types using the GB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GB file?
  • How to open a GB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GB file?
  • How to convert GB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GB file format?


1.Detail information about GB file extension: GenBank Data File

File type GenBank Data File Category Data Files
Developer NCBI File format Text
Description GB file is a GenBank Data File developed by NCBI. Scientific data format used to store DNA sequences and allow users to closely examine the genome information; often contains a single sequence but may contain multiple sequences.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GB files

Windows		 Heracle BioSoft DNA Baser
Genome Compiler

macOS		 Genome Compiler

Web		 Genome Compiler


2.Detail information about GB file extension: Game Boy ROM File

File type Game Boy ROM File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GB file is a Game Boy ROM File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GB files

Windows		 VisualBoyAdvance
Basic Boy
BGB
TGB Dual
KiGB
gnuboy
Visual Boy Advance

macOS
 VisualBoyAdvance
Boycott Advance
BoycottAdvance
OpenEmu


3.Detail information about GB file extension: CEDIT Chinese Text

File type CEDIT Chinese Text Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GB file is a CEDIT Chinese Text.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GB files


4.Detail information about GB file extension: Printfox/Pagefox Image Format File

File type Printfox/Pagefox Image Format File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GB file is a Printfox/Pagefox Image Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GB files



How to convert GB files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for GB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

GB to FASTA


Can't open a GB 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.GB”。

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 GB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GB 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.