All about GP4 Files

The GP4 file type is primarily associated with Guitar Pro.

GP4File Extension GP4
File extension: GP4
File type:  tablature

What is a GP4 file?

GP4 files mostly belong to Guitar Pro by Arobas Music. GP4 files are mainly used to store music tablature used by Guitar Pro version 4, a music composition software for creating guitar and bass tablature. The GP4 file contains music notation or scores saved in a format that is readable by most guitar tablature software. GP4 filename extension is also associated with bitonal (black and white) images stored in CALS raster image file format and encoding CCIT Group 4 lossless image compression. GP4 image files are mainly used to store and transmit fax documents.

How can I open a GP4 file?

You need a suitable software like Guitar Pro to open a GP4 file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your GP4 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GP4 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert GP4 files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a GP4 file, you can use our free Online GP4 File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .gp4 file to view this image" button above.
  2. Your GP4 file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert GP4 files:

  1. Guitar Pro by Arobas Music
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GP4 files are often referred to as Guitar Pro data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. AutoCAD (monochrome image) by Autodesk
    AutoCAD is a computer aided design software that is mainly used to draw architectural blueprints. Images saved in GP4 format can be opened with AutoCAD by inserting the image into a DWG (drawing) file. You may export and save the image in a different format afterwards. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
  3. ImageMagick (monochrome image) by ImageMagick
    ImageMagick is a cross-platform image manipulation software that can be used to create, edit, view, or convert raster graphics stored in various image file formats. It can display or process images stored in GP4 files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
  4. TuxGuitar (tablature) by Julian Gabriel Casadesus et. al.
    TuxGuitar is a cross-platform software for creating and editing tablature and scores stored in the various file formats used by Guitar Pro. It may be used to edit tablature saved in GP3, GP4, or GP5 files. This file format is classified as Data.

GP4 file extension format:

To find out what program is needed to open GP4 files, you need to determine the file format. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our analysis of the GP4 files produces the following result:

Files with the GP4 extension are quite widely used. This file type is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. But the following two file formats are common:

All other GP4 files (5%) have different formats, often, for example, MESHBINM. Files like these are sometimes linked to sakkijarven or polkka. If you want to find out what your GP4 file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for GP4 File Extension

File classification:
Data
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: CAMtasticPowerPlaneLayer4GerberData
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Altium\Dxp.exe %1

ProgramID: View Station Document
EXEFile: C:\View\Station\Image.exe %1

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: GuitarPro.Tablature
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GUITAR~1\GP4.exe %1

ProgramID: Guitar Pro 4 Tablature
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Guitar Pro 5\GP5.exe

ProgramID: CAMtasticPowerPlaneLayer4GerberData
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dxp.exe

ProgramID: Harmony_Assistant_File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Harmony Assistant\harmony.exe


a gp4 tablature is a special file format by Arobas Music and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GP4 files

  • Associate the GP4 file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open tablatures. Because only the current version supports the latest GP4 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Arobas Music manufacturer website after an available Guitar Pro update.
  • To make sure that your GP4 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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