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Basic information about GPI file

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

There are 2 file types using the GPI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GPI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GPI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GPI file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the GPI file?
How to open a GPI file?
What programs do I need to open a GPI file?
What programs help to create and edit a GPI file?
How to convert GPI files to another file format?
How to convert another files to GPI file format?

1.Detail information about GPI file extension: Garmin Point of Interest File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GPI files
File type	Garmin Point of Interest File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Garmin	File format	N/A
Description	GPI file is a Garmin Point of Interest File developed by Garmin. File used by Garmin personal navigation devices; stores the name and location of a user-defined point of interest; can be used to generate navigational routes as a destination or inter-route point.
Windows	Garmin POI Loader
macOS	Garmin POI Loader

2.Detail information about GPI file extension: Gerber Photoplotter Information File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GPI files
File type	Gerber Photoplotter Information File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Ucamco	File format	N/A
Description	GPI file is a Gerber Photoplotter Information File developed by Ucamco.
Windows	Altium Designer Autodesk EAGLE Viewplot Gerbv
macOS	Autodesk EAGLE Gerbv gEDA
Linux	Autodesk EAGLE gEDA Gerbv

Can't open a GPI 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.GPI”。

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 GPI extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the GPI 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.