Basic information about GFX file

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

There are 6 file types using the GFX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GFX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GFX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GFX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GFX file?
  • How to open a GFX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GFX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GFX file?
  • How to convert GFX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GFX file format?


1.Detail information about GFX file extension: Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation

File type Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GFX file is a Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation. The gfx file extension is associated with the Genigraphics graphics file format.

The Genigraphics presentation graphics was derived from a flight simulator designed by General Electric for NASA in the late 1960s The Computed Images System & Services division (CISS, to become Genigraphics) of General Electric delivered the first presentation graphics system to a customer in 1973.

This gfx file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GFX files

Windows		 SUPER


2.Detail information about GFX file extension: GFx Scaleform File

File type GFx Scaleform File Category Game Files
Developer Autodesk File format Binary
Description GFX file is a GFx Scaleform File developed by Autodesk.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GFX files

Windows		 Autodesk Scaleform

Android		 Autodesk Scaleform Mobile SDK

iOS		 Autodesk Scaleform Mobile SDK


3.Detail information about GFX file extension: Warcraft II Image File

File type Warcraft II Image File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GFX file is a Warcraft II Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GFX files


4.Detail information about GFX file extension: The Games Factory Data

File type The Games Factory Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GFX file is a The Games Factory Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GFX files

Windows		 Games Factory


5.Detail information about GFX file extension: Print Artist File

File type Print Artist File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GFX file is a Print Artist File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GFX files


6.Detail information about GFX file extension: RSView Machine Edition Graphics Display File

File type RSView Machine Edition Graphics Display File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GFX file is a RSView Machine Edition Graphics Display File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GFX files

Windows		 RSView32



Can't open a GFX 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.GFX”。

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 GFX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GFX 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.