.GP4 File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .GP4 file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

GP4 File Recovery

What is a .GP4 file?

Guitar tabs format used by Guitar Pro 4, a multitrack guitar composition and accompaniment program; may contain guitar, bass, or banjo tabs; saves data in a music notation format that can be opened by Guitar Pro or other open-source guitar notation programs.

What Are Common Causes of ".GP4" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes for ".GP4" file loss or failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete the ".GP4" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer system.
  2. File system corruption: Issues with the file system, such as corruption or errors, can lead to the loss or failure of ".GP4" files.
  3. Virus or malware attack: Malicious software can infect and corrupt files, including ".GP4" files, making them inaccessible or causing them to be lost.
  4. Software or hardware issues: Problems with the software or hardware used to create, open, or save ".GP4" files can result in their loss or failure.
  5. Power outages or system crashes: Unexpected power outages or system crashes during file operations can lead to the loss or corruption of ".GP4" files.
  6. Improper file transfer: Errors during file transfer, such as interrupted or incomplete transfers, can cause ".GP4" files to become lost or corrupted.
  7. Disk formatting or partitioning: Formatting or partitioning a storage device without proper backup can lead to the permanent loss of ".GP4" files stored on it.
  8. Human error: Accidental overwriting, renaming, or moving of ".GP4" files can result in their loss or failure.
  9. Aging or failing storage media: Over time, storage devices like hard drives or flash drives can degrade or fail, leading to the loss of ".GP4" files stored on them.
  10. Software or system updates: In some cases, updating software or operating systems can cause compatibility issues, resulting in the loss or failure of ".GP4" files.

How to recover lost ".GP4" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".GP4" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".GP4" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".GP4" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".GP4" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".GP4" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".GP4" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo guitar Pro 4 Tablature image file file?

Programs that open ".GP4" files

Windows
Arobas Music Guitar Pro Arobas Music Guitar Pro
TuxGuitar TuxGuitar
Mac
TuxGuitar TuxGuitar
Linux
TuxGuitar TuxGuitar

Additional Information

  • File type: Guitar Pro 4 Tablature

  • File extension: .GP4

  • Developer: Arobas Music

  • Category: Misc Files

  • Format: N/A

  • HEX: 18 46 49 43 48 49 45 52 20 47 55 49 54 41 52 20

  • ASCII: FICHIER GUITAR

  • File types that use the extension .GP4:

    • Guitar Pro 4 Tablature

    • CCITT Group 4 Fax File

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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