Tips to open GP4 file

Can't open the GP4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GP4 files as well as a list of programs that support GP4 files.

GP4 file extension

File Name Guitar Pro 4 Tablature
File Developer Arobas Music
File Category Misc Files

The GP4 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GP4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GP4 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GP4 file?

The GP4 file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by Arobas Music. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Guitar Pro 4 Tablature appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The TuxGuitar application is recommended to open the file. It was released by TUXGUITAR. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. The DGuitar, Guitar Pro, MID Converter programs will also handle the file when the TuxGuitar program does not fulfill its role.

How to open GP4 file?

The main problem with Guitar Pro 4 Tablature is that the GP4 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GP4, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GP4 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install TuxGuitar

In this case, you should first verify that the TuxGuitar application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name TuxGuitar into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GP4 files.

Step 2. Create association of TuxGuitar with GP4 files

If, despite the installed application, the GP4 file does not start in the TuxGuitar application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GP4 file with the TuxGuitar application.

Step 3. Update TuxGuitar to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the TuxGuitar program, it is possible that Guitar Pro 4 Tablature requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the TUXGUITAR website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GP4 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GP4 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GP4 file. However, remember that not every infected GP4 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GP4 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GP4 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Arobas Music, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GP4 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the GP4 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GP4 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GP4 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.