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Basic information about GPX file

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

There are 3 file types using the GPX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GPX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GPX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GPX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GPX file?
  • How to open a GPX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GPX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GPX file?
  • How to convert GPX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GPX file format?


1.Detail information about GPX file extension: Guitar Pro 6 Document

File type Guitar Pro 6 Document Category Audio Files
Developer Arobas Music File format Binary
Description GPX file is a Guitar Pro 6 Document developed by Arobas Music. Guitar tablature file created by Guitar Pro 6, a music composition program for fretted instruments; saved in a proprietary format and contains musical scores and compositions for bass, guitar, banjo, and drums; can be played in the software, which uses the Guitar Pro engine to simulate the instruments.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GPX files

Windows		 Arobas Music Guitar Pro

macOS		 Arobas Music Guitar Pro

Linux		 Arobas Music Guitar Pro


2.Detail information about GPX file extension: GPS Exchange File

File type GPS Exchange File Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format XML
Description GPX file is a GPS Exchange File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GPX files

Windows		 Google Earth
TopoGrafix EasyGPS
Safe Software FME Desktop
Fugawi Global Navigator
Garmin MapSource
TatukGIS Viewer
GPS Utility
Merkaartor

macOS
 Google Earth
GPSRouteX
MacGPS Pro
Merkaartor
Apple Xcode

Linux		 Merkaartor
gedit
GottenGeography
JOSM


3.Detail information about GPX file extension: Ganaxa’s Publishing DRM Protected Ebook File

File type Ganaxa’s Publishing DRM Protected Ebook File Category eBook Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GPX file is a Ganaxa’s Publishing DRM Protected Ebook File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GPX files



How to convert GPX files to another file format?

There are 22 records in our database eligible for GPX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GPX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

GPX to ASCII GPX to GDB GPX to GP GPX to GP3
GPX to GP4 GPX to GP5 GPX to GTP GPX to JPEG
GPX to JPG GPX to KML GPX to MID GPX to MIDI
GPX to MPS GPX to OV2 GPX to PDF GPX to PNG
GPX to SHP GPX to TPO GPX to TRK GPX to UPOI
GPX to WAV GPX to WAVE


How to convert another files to GPX file format?

There are 21 records in our database eligible for another files to GPX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to GPX conversion, you may use the option.

KML to GPX UPOI to GPX OV2 to GPX TWL to GPX
PDF to GPX MID to GPX MIDI to GPX ASCII to GPX
GTP to GPX JPEG to GPX GP5 to GPX GP3 to GPX
GDB to GPX JPG to GPX TPO to GPX TRK to GPX
SBP to GPX RTE to GPX GHD to GPX TPX to GPX
GBD to GPX


Can't open a GPX 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.GPX”。

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 GPX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GPX 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.