Opening GDP Files

The GDP file type is primarily associated with WinRAR.

GDPFile Extension GDP
File extension: GDP
File type:  archive

What is a GDP file?

GDP files mostly belong to WinRAR. The GDP file is a Game Data Package used to store game resources and assets. It often acts as an archive that bundles files like textures, models, scripts, and sounds into one container.
Key details compiled by FilExt.com include:
  • It holds various game assets needed for runtime.
  • Its structure can resemble a ZIP archive, making it possible to extract or view contents with common archive utilities.
  • It is used by game development teams to efficiently package and distribute data.
  • FilExt.com tip: Some variants are linked with companies like Shine and tools such as WinRAR may be used to open them. This file type is best managed either within its native game engine or with standard archive software if the engine is not available.

    How to open GDP files

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

    1. WinRAR
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GDP files are often referred to as WinRAR games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. IG Maker by ENTERBRAIN
      This file format is classified as Game.
    3. Scrolling Game Development Kit (Project File) by Benjamin Marty
      The Scrolling Game Development Kit ("GameDev") is a freeware open source tool for 2-D game development designed for the Windows 9x/DirectX platform. The .GDP file is a plain text file; the root file of a hierarchy of files that make up a project. This file format is classified as Game.

    Technical Data for GDP File Extension

    File classification:
    Game
    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: gdp_AdpBrowser, AppName: AdpBrowser
    EXEFile: ab3.exe

    ProgramID: gdp_AdpBrowser, AppName: AdpBrowser
    EXEFile: AdpBrowser.exe

    ProgramID: gdp_AdpBrowser
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\aolshare\Coach\ab3.exe %1

    ProgramID: gdp_AdpBrowser
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\aolshare\Coach\acpredir.exe %1

    ProgramID: gdp_AdpBrowser
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\aolshare\Coach\AdpBrowser.exe %1

    ProgramID: gdp_AdpBrowser
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Fichiers communs\aolshare\Coach\acpredir.exe %1

    ProgramID: gdp_AdpBrowser
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Gemeinsame Dateien\aolshare\Coach\acpredir.exe %1

    ProgramID: GoogleGadget
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktopDisplay.exe /load


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

    How to solve problems with GDP files

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