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Basic information about GXF file

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

There are 2 file types using the GXF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GXF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GXF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GXF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GXF file?
  • How to open a GXF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GXF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GXF file?
  • How to convert GXF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GXF file format?


1.Detail information about GXF file extension: General CADD Pro Font File

File type General CADD Pro Font File Category Font Files
Developer General CADD Products File format N/A
Description GXF file is a General CADD Pro Font File developed by General CADD Products. Font file used by General CADD Pro, a CAD design tool for Windows; stores a font that can be used to insert text and other symbols into a CAD drawing; must be available to the software in order for a CAD drawing that uses the font to be displayed properly.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GXF files

Windows		 General CADD Pro


2.Detail information about GXF file extension: General eXchange Format File

File type General eXchange Format File Category Video Files
Developer Grass Valley Group File format N/A
Description GXF file is a General eXchange Format File developed by Grass Valley Group.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GXF files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
VideoLAN VLC media player

macOS
 VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player



Can't open a GXF 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.GXF”。

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 GXF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GXF 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.