File Extension Library


.GPX File Extension

  • Category: GIS Files
  • Format: XML

What are .GPX files and how to open them?

Can't open .GPX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .GPX file.

What is a .GPX file extension?

.GPX file extension has been classified as GIS Files. The format of .GPX file is XML

.GPX is GPS Exchange File

A GPX file is a GPS data saved in the GPS Exchange format, an open standard that can be freely used by GPS programs. It contains longitude and latitude location data, which includes waypoints, routes, and tracks. GPX files are saved in XML format that allows GPS data to be more easily imported and read by multiple programs and web services.

GPX file open in Google Earth 7

GPX files are commonly used for exchanging GPS location data with others, creating maps, and geocaching. If you come across a GPX file there are a variety of applications that can open it, including Google Earth, GPSRouteX, and GPX Viewer.

GPX files store three types of data:

  • Waypoint - Includes GPS coordinates of a point. It may also include other descriptive information.
  • Route - Includes a list of track points, which are waypoints for turn or stage points, that lead to a destination.
  • Track - Includes a list of points that describe a path.
List of all softwares that can open the GPS Exchange File
Windows
Google Earth
TopoGrafix EasyGPS
Safe Software FME Desktop
Fugawi Global Navigator
Garmin MapSource
TatukGIS Viewer
GPS Utility
Merkaartor
Mac
Google Earth
GPSRouteX
MacGPS Pro
Merkaartor
Apple Xcode
Linux
Merkaartor
gedit
GottenGeography
JOSM
File Type 2 Guitar Pro 6 Document
Developer by: Arobas Music Category: Audio Files Format: Binary

Guitar tablature file created by Guitar Pro 6, a music composition program for fretted instruments; saved in a proprietary format and contains musical scores and compositions for bass, guitar, banjo, and drums; can be played in the software, which uses the Guitar Pro engine to simulate the instruments.

The audio in GPX files can be exported to several different file formats, including .GP5 (Guitar Pro 5), .MIDI, and .WAV. The scores can be exported to .PNG, MusicXML, and .PDF formats.

NOTE: GPX files do not contain waveform audio data. Instead, they contain instruments and musical notes that can be simulated as music in the software.

List of all softwares that can open the Guitar Pro 6 Document
Windows
Arobas Music Guitar Pro
Mac
Arobas Music Guitar Pro
Linux
Arobas Music Guitar Pro

How to fix problems with .GPX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GPX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GPX file format
  2. You need to check the .GPX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)