1. GPI File Extension
2. What is a(n) GPI file?
3. How to open GPI file?

3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
3.2 Install a program that supports GPI files
1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with GPI extension
3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
3.4 Contact an expert

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GPI File Extension

File type Garmin Point Of Interest Format
File developer Garmin
File category Data Files
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What is a(n) GPI file?

A GPI (Garmin Point Of Interest Format) is a file type used to store location-based data on the Garmin brand devices. It contains coordinates of Points-of-Interest, landmarks and other waypoints that can be used in GPS navigation. GPI files are commonly used to store addresses, phone numbers, and GPS coordinates for a variety of use cases such as searching, finding restaurants, and locating businesses.

GPI files are widely accepted in a variety of devices with the .gpi extension. Generally, GPI files are organized as groups of GPS coordinates, images, descriptions and more which makes them very useful for displaying more information about a particular destination. As a result, most software applications support GPI files with the capability to create either existing or new Point-of-Interest files.

How to open GPI file?

In some cases problems may occur when trying to open GPI files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.

Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software

The first thing user should do is to associate application with GPI files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports GPI files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with GPI files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

In order to open GPI file, focus on steps 1 and 2

In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with GPI extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.

Step 2 – Install a program that supports GPI files

Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting GPI files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:

Programs that support files with GPI extension

Windows

POI Loader

MAC OS

POI Loader

Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors

Corrupted storage medium on which the GPI file is stored
File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
Compatibility issues – check whether GPI extension is compatible with user’s operating system
Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file

Step 4 – Contact an expert

If you are still unable to open GPI file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports GPI files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.

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