Convert GP to GP5
| File Extension | GP |
| Full Name | Guitar Pro |
GP files are associated with older versions of Guitar Pro software. Newer versions of Guitar Pro use GPX files instead. GP files were used for storing music composition projects created by users.
| File Extension | GP5 |
| Full Name | Guitar Pro 5 Project File Format |
GP5 is a format used to store projects made in the specialized Guitar Pro 5 software. Such a document may contain a single tablature for a solo or bass guitar, but also more complex projects containing a complete score for many stringed instruments.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "GP") to another (referred to as "GP5"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, GP file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format GP to format GP5 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform GP to GP5 file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format GP and transforming it into format GP5. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of GP to GP5 converters.
Conversion from GP to GP5
GP to GP5
How to convert the GP file to GP5?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of GP to GP5. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the GP file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file GP, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the GP file to the application
- Select the output format of the GP5 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file GP5 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted GP5 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the GP format:
Other conversions
to the GP5 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.