Opening a GCS File

The GCS file type is primarily associated with Dolphin.

GCS	File extension: GCS
	File type:	saved game

What is a GCS file?

GCS files mostly belong to Dolphin by Dolphin. GCS filename extension is typically used to by "SharkSave" files created by GameShark for Nintendo GameCube, a "cheat" console video game program. When a player saves a game he/she plans to resume later, a SharkSave file is created to save the player's progress. GameCube may be played on a PC by using an emulator such as Dolphin. GCS filename extension is also used by video editing project files created with Cineform Studio, a post-production video authoring software. A GCS video project file contains media sources (audio and video), 2D/3D effects, subtitles, project timeline etc.

How to open a GCS file

You need a suitable software like Dolphin to open a GCS 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 GCS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GCS 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 GCS files:

Dolphin by Dolphin
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GCS files are often referred to as Dolphin games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Cineform Studio (video project) by GoPro
Cineform Studio is a discontinued software for 2D and 3D post production video editing. It offers a range of tools for adding effects, enhancements, keyframes, custom aspect ratios etc. to recorded videos. Video editing projects done in Cineform Studio are saved in GCS files. This file format is classified as Video.

GCS file format details:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below is our analysis of the GCS files:

GCS is not a commonly used file extension and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

30% of all GCS files are based on the popular JSON file format. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data−interchange format. It is easy for humans to read and write. It is easy for machines to parse and generate. The contents of these files are easily readable with a text editor. GCS files can be up to 4 MB in size, but are often around 1 KB - 3 MB. It is a modern file type. The files contain the following words: "ImportBin": [, "Path": [, "cliptype": 0, filesize, GOPR, Users, "flipped": false and GoPro. Files like these are about auto and save.
15% of all GCS files are associated with GameShark SharkSave for GameCube. They consist of unreadable binary data. Most of these files are 1 KB to 220 KB in size. The files contain the following words: GCSAVE and Data. The following filename is common: super-smash-bros-melee.11108.gcs or resident-evil-4-2005.7987.gcs. Files like these are about resident, melee, smash, super, bros and evil.

All other GCS files (55%) have no uniform format, often, for example, XML and BGIB. Tagged as pfcomvmtst, gateway, trace, comm, dktatlas, destrieux or simple. If you want to find out which format your GCS file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .gcs file to analyze".

Technical Data for GCS File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

gcm, gsc, gcd, json, zip, gbk, dol, gcz, rvz

a gcs saved game is a special file format by Dolphin and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GCS files

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