GPX Types

Chief GPX Description

.GPX

Extension:	.gpx
Classification:	GPS Exchange File

The GPX file extension is popularly used for the GPS eXchange Format, an open standard for exchanging GPS data between programs and for sharing GPS data between users.

Programmer:	Unknown Developer
Class:	GIS Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gpx

Software Programs That Open The GPS Exchange File:

Gedit by GNOME

Linux

Google Earth by Google

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Web

TatukGIS Viewer by TatukGIS sp. z o.o.

Windows

EasyGPS by TopoGrafix

Windows

Fugawi Global Navigator by Fugawi-- Northport Systems, Inc.

Windows

MapSource by Garmin

Windows

GPS Utility by Alan Murphy

Windows

Merkaartor by Bart Vanhauwaert, Chris Browet, Ladislav Láska, and others

Windows

Mac

Linux

	FreeBSD
	NetBSD
	OpenBSD

GPSRouteX by Grand High Wizard

Mac

MacGPS Pro by James Associates Inc.

Mac

Gotten Geography by Canonical Group Ltd.

Linux

JOSM by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Other GPX File Associations

.GPX

Extension:	.gpx
Classification:	Guitar Pro 6 Document

The GPX file extension is associated with Guitar Pro 6 and contains a guitar tablature file created by the software. GPX files related to GP6 does not contain audio data in waveform but instrument and musical notes that can be simulated in the software.

Programmer:	Arobas Music
Class:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Guitar Pro 6 Document Files:

Music Guitar Pro by Arobas Music

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshoot GPX Files

Common Problems Opening GPX Files

Gedit Isn't There

You attempt to load your GPX file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The GPX File Extension". Customarily, this means that Gedit is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

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

Gedit is Out-of-Date

Your GPS Exchange File file is incompatible with Gedit because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Gedit installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a GPS Exchange File file version that was created by a newer version of Gedit than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your GPX file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening GPX files are due to having the wrong version of Gedit installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening GPXs

Assuming you have the right Gedit version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening GPX files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading GPX files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

• GPX file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry GPX description
• Invalid installation of a GPX-associated program (eg. Gedit)
• File corruption affecting your GPX file
• Malware-tainted GPX file can't be opened
• Device drivers for GPX-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your GPS Exchange File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)