GPD File: What is it?

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GPD File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that GPD files are associated with three unique file types (the most prevalent being the Generic Printer Description File format) and can be viewed primarily with Microsoft Windows, including five other known software applications (listed below). GPD files are categorized ordinarily as Text Files. Other file types can be Raster Image Files or Game Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for GPD files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Although there is a lot more to know about GPD files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Prevalence
1696
Position

/ 11690

Active

Status

5

December

2018

Revised

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Varieties of GPD Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Leading GPD Type

.GPD
File ID:.gpd
Category:Generic Printer Description File

GPD is a text file describing a printer to the Windows operating system when printing with the Unidrv (Universal Printer Driver). It describes various types of information including: printer attributes, printer commands, printer features and etc.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Text Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gpd

Software Programs That Open The Generic Printer Description File:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Alternative GPD Types

.GPD
File ID:.gpd
Category:Graphic PhotoDefiner Image File

GPD is an image format developed by RGB Light used by PhotoDefiner, an image compression software. It may compress images more than the .GIF or .PNG formats.

Company: Open Source
File Category:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Graphic PhotoDefiner Image File Files:


Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

PhotoDefiner Viewer by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.GPD
File ID:.gpd
Category:Gamer Profile Data File

GPD file is a gamer profile data file used by Xbox 360 to store information about a user, including his settings, games played, achievement records for each game played, and any achievement images.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Gamer Profile Data File Files:


Microsoft XBOX by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

HxD by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Hexplorer by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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GPD Demand


Top Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening GPD Files


Common GPD Opening Problems

Microsoft Windows Not Present

When you double-click your GPD file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the GPD file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens GPD files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Microsoft Windows is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Generic Printer Description File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Windows. This problem is predominately due to having a Generic Printer Description File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows than what you have installed on your PC.


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


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening GPD files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Windows installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading GPD Files

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening GPD files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening GPD files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • GPD file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the GPD file inside the Windows Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the GPD format
  • GPD file corruption
  • Malware-tainted GPD file can't be opened
  • Drivers associated with GPD software need to be updated
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Generic Printer Description File files

Quiz: What file extension is not associated with Microsoft Office?








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