Open GPD files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Windows Universal Printer Unidrv Minidriver Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
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Have you encountered a problem with a GPD file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a GPD file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your GPD file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is GPD file?

The extension GPD identifies files that contain bitmap images that have been compressed using the lossless method of RGB Light PhotoDefiner. This method uses an approach called "new light reference organization on triplet RGB" and LZMA compression.

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The format is particularly suitable for graphic elements, such as logos or cartoons, with large color areas.

RGB Light provides a free Quicktime component for Windows and Mac OSX.

Programs which can open a GPD file

How to open file with GPD extension?

In order to open a file with GPD extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening GPD file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with GPD files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Windows or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening GPD files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support GPD files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of GPD files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Windows as the default program for opening GPD files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate GPD files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Windows applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Windows has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with GPD files

Sometimes problems with opening GPD files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • GPD files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open GPD files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • GPD file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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