GP File Extension

Programs that support GP files

• Windows ⁴
• Mac OS ²
• Linux ²

Windows

• Sublime Text
• PSPad
• Atom
• Notepad++

Mac OS

• Sublime Text
• Atom

Linux

• Atom
• Sublime Text

How to open a GP file?

If you can’t open a GP file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

The most popular programs for working with GP files are Sublime Text, Atom and PSPad. To install the latest version of Sublime Text on your computer, visit the Sublime HQ Pty website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

Following installation, GP files should be automatically opened with Sublime Text.

Set Sublime Text as your default GP viewer

Changing the default program in Windows

1. Right-click on your GP file, then choose the "Open with" option and select "Choose another application" from the available options;
2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Sublime Text as your desired application;
3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening GP files.

Set default app to open files on Mac

1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired GP file to open a menu of available actions;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
4. Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to Sublime Text. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Convert to and from GP

If you have trouble working with a GP file, try converting it to PDF, MIDI, GPX, GP5, GTP or similar developer files.

Please note that after converting a GP file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

Convert GP to other file formats

• GP to GP5
• GP to GPX
• GP to PDF
• GP to GTP
• GP to MIDI

Converting Files to GP Format

• MIDI to GP
• GPX to GP
• GP4 to GP
• MID to GP

Solving Common GP File Challenges

When issues arise with GP files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.

How to edit a GP file?

To edit GP files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify developer files. Online GP editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for Guitar Pro.

Best GP editors in 2026

Taking into account the provided details, we have prepared a list of GP editors that match your needs.