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Basic information about GCPROJ file

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

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


1.Detail information about GCPROJ file extension: Genome Compiler Project

File type Genome Compiler Project Category Data Files
Developer Genome Compiler File format N/A
Description GCPROJ file is a Genome Compiler Project developed by Genome Compiler. Project created by Genome Compiler, an application used to explore and test DNA sequences, amino acids, and other biological components; contains project data such as protein combinations, number of parts, and nucleotide count.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GCPROJ files

Windows		 Genome Compiler

macOS		 Genome Compiler

Web		 Genome Compiler



Can't open a GCPROJ 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.GCPROJ”。

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 GCPROJ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GCPROJ 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.