GP5 File Extension

Guitar Pro 5 Tablature Format

File Type gp5
Developer Arobas Music
Popularity
4.3 (37 votes)
Application Guitar Pro
Category Audio Files

What is a GP5 file?

The GP5 extension is related to Guitar Pro 5 Tablature Format and is classified in the Audio Files category, which contains 667 files.

The Guitar Pro 5 Tablature Format (GP5), created by Arobas Music, is one of file format they developed, and they also built programs to support them.

GP5 file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. When working with GP5 files, you can rely on 4 programs, including DGuitar, Guitar Pro and MuseScore.

File Signature

HEX code: 18 46 49 43 48 49 45 52 20 47 55 49 54 41 52 20 50. ASCII code: FICHIER.GUITAR.PRO.v5.

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Mac OS

Linux

How to open a GP5 file?

If you can’t open a GP5 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.

Thanks to their popularity, DGuitar, Guitar Pro and MuseScore are often the go-to programs for managing GP5 files. If you need the newest version of Guitar Pro, just access the Arobas Music website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.

Once setup is done, your operating system should assign Guitar Pro as the default app for GP5 files.

Set Guitar Pro as the default GP5 handler

Choose an app to open a file on Mac

Right click or use Control + left click on the desired GP5 file to launch the file options menu;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to Guitar Pro. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

Change a default app in Windows

Take the first step by right-clicking on your GP5 file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
In the pop-up window, find and select the Guitar Pro application from the available options;
Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening GP5 files.

Effective solutions for GP5 file problems

If you encounter issues with GP5 files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.

What can lead to sudden Guitar Pro crashes?

Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind Guitar Pro crash. Keep your Arobas Music products up to date by installing the latest updates.

Restarting your computer can resolve numerous common problems, so it should be the initial step before changing any software-related settings.

What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged GP5 file?

In a data recovery program, open the damaged GP5 file and select the "Repair" menu option. Wait for the recovery process to finish, allowing automatic repair of damaged audio files.

How do I know if my GP5 file has been damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted GP5 audio files can include:

Error alerts occur when actions are performed on the file;
Editing the archive in Guitar Pro is hampered by poor overall performance;
The file does not respond or shows errors when opening it;
Unexplained GP5 file size inflation;
The file stops responding or freezes in Guitar Pro or other programs;

How to edit a GP5 file?

To modify GP5 files, you need to install special software that makes it possible to open and edit audio files. Online GP5 editors are more restricted compared to software designed for Guitar Pro 5 Tablature Format.

Best GP5 Editor Software in 2026

Following these criteria, we have put together a list of recommended GP5 editors.

GP5 Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
Guitar Pro	Arobas Music	Windows, Mac OS	4.5 out of 5 (39 reviews)

Convert files to and from GP5

If handling a GP5 file is problematic, consider converting it to alternative formats such as WAV, MP3, OGG, PDF, MIDI or other supported types.

After converting a GP5 file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.