Opening a GCR File

The GCR file type is primarily associated with Ghostscript.

GCRFile Extension GCR
File extension: GCR
File type:  data file

What is a GCR file?

GCR files mostly belong to Ghostscript. GCR files serve multiple specific functions. They are not one standard type but come in different forms based on the producing software.
  • Image Files:
    Some GCR files are created as PNG image files. These follow a raster graphics format often generated by Ghostscript and can be opened with image tools like GIMP. For more details, visit Ghostscript.
  • Instrument Data Files:
    Other GCR files store measurement data from devices such as Gossen Metrawatt equipment or cutting plotters used by systems like Graphing Calculator 3D. These files package technical data in a binary format.
  • Gas Chromatography Files:
    A further group of GCR files holds chromatography results. They use the Microsoft Compound File structure to record gas chromatogram data, and are used with software such as Agilent ChemStation. More information is available at Agilent.
  • FilExt.com note: The internal structure depends on its source. Although all are binary files, the content ranges from raster images to detailed instrument or analytical reports.

    How to open a GCR file

    You need a suitable software like Ghostscript to open a GCR 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 GCR file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GCR file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert GCR files:

    1. Ghostscript
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GCR files are often referred to as Ghostscript data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. GlowCode (Profiling Results) by Electric Software, Inc.
      This is a file you can visualize using the GlowCode reViewer tool which is part of the GlowCode 5.0 product. This file format is classified as XML.
    3. Visual EPR COSEUL.EXE Output

    Technical Data for GCR File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    ps, eps, cdf, gcrx, gbd, zip, rth, png, dat, jpg, pdf

    a gcr data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with GCR files

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