.GVP File

.gvp is Google Video Pointer

Key Features: .GVP File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.gvp
Format	N/A
Created by	Google
Category	Video

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .GVP file?

The gvp file extension was used for playlist in old Google Video Player, a multimedia playback software.

The gvp file stores playlist created by Google Video Player.

Discontinued and no longer supported.

This gvp file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

A gvp file extension is related to the Google Video Player and used for its video pointer playlists.

How to open:

Use VLC Video Player to work with *.gvp files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .gvp file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

Google Video Pointer - File openers

Windows

VideoLAN VLC media player

Mac

VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux

VideoLAN VLC media player

How to solve problems with GVP files

Associate the GVP file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any GVP file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.GVP files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the GVP file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .GVP is Google Video Pointer. Because only the current version supports the latest GVP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Google manufacturer website after an available .GVP is Google Video Pointer update.
To make sure that your GVP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.