GSF File Description

Reporter:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

GSF File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that GSF files are associated with two unique file types (the most prevalent being the Game Boy Advance Sound File format) and can be viewed primarily with Nullsoft Winamp, including two other known software applications (listed below). These files can be categorized as Audio Files or GIS Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Audio Files.

Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems can be used to view GSF files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you would like to learn more about GSF files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic GSF file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Known GSF Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Primary GSF File Association

.GSF
File Ext:.gsf
Group:Game Boy Advance Sound File

A GSF file is a sound format used by Game Boy Advance and stores music of GBA games. It is a sub-format of PSF and is somewhat similar to the USF file format used by Nintendo 64 to use game soundtracks.

Created by: Nintendo
Class:Audio Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gsf

Software Programs That Open The Game Boy Advance Sound File:


Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows
Mac
Android

Audio Overload by Richard Bannister

Windows
Mac
Linux

Secondary GSF Associations

.GSF
File Ext:.gsf
Group:Unidata GEMPAK Map File

A GSF file is one of the default file types used by Unidata's GEMPAK. It represents map file stored as direct access, packed binary file in a GEMPAK Standard Format. The GSF file format is highly popular because of its compactness and can rapidly be accessed.

Created by: Unidata
Class:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open Unidata GEMPAK Map File Files:


GEMPAK by Unidata

Compatible with:

Windows

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GSF File Popularity


Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


GSF File Complications


Common GSF Opening Problems

Missing Nullsoft Winamp

When you double-click your GSF file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Nullsoft Winamp for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your GSF file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When another GSF application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Incorrect Nullsoft Winamp Version

Sometimes your installed version of Nullsoft Winamp won't support your Game Boy Advance Sound File file. You will need to download a newer version of Nullsoft Winamp if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Game Boy Advance Sound File file version that was created by a newer version of Nullsoft Winamp than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your GSF, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: Not having the right Nullsoft Winamp version on your computer can cause problems opening GSF files.


Other GSF File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Nullsoft Winamp will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading GSF files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for GSF
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the GSF file in the Windows registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the GSF format
  • Your GSF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your GSF has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware associated with GSF has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Game Boy Advance Sound File file

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