Types of GRAMPS Files

Dominant GRAMPS File Type

.GRAMPS

File ID:	.gramps
Group:	Gramps XML Data

Gramps XML file is the standard Gramps dataexchange and backups format, and was also the default working-database format for older (pre 2.x) versions of Gramps software, a free genealogy program.

Organization:	Open Source
Division:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gramps

Software Programs That Open The Gramps XML Data:

Gramps by Open Source

Windows

Linux

Solaris

BSD

OS X El Capitan

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Understanding GRAMPS Issues

Frequent GRAMPS Opening Issues

Gramps Disappeared

When you double-click your GRAMPS file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Gramps installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your GRAMPS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your GRAMPS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Incorrect Gramps Version

It is possible that your version of Gramps isn't able to open your Gramps XML Data file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Gramps (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of GRAMPS file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening GRAMPS files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening GRAMPSs

Assuming you have the right Gramps version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening GRAMPS files. If you're still experiencing problems opening GRAMPS files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• File references in the Windows Registry for GRAMPS are wrong
• Accidental deletion of the description of the GRAMPS file in the Windows registry
• Defective install of a GRAMPS program, such as Gramps
• Your GRAMPS can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• GRAMPS file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your GRAMPS file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Gramps XML Data files