GM4 File Extension

What is GM4 file?

GM4 is a file extension commonly associated with Autologic Bitmap Image files. Files with GM4 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. GM4 file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. XnView is by far the most used program for working with GM4 files. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about GM4 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GM4 file extension

Programs that can handle GM4 files are as follows. GM4 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with GM4 extension?

Being unable to open files with GM4 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with GM4 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with GM4 files.

Step 1. Download and install XnView

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GM4 files is that no program that can handle GM4 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install XnView. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GM4 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download XnView installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of XnView

You still cannot access GM4 files although XnView is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that XnView cannot handle files with GM4 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using XnView.

Step 3. Associate Autologic Bitmap Image files with XnView

After installing XnView (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GM4 files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the GM4 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where XnView is installed, check the Always use this app to open GM4 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GM4 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select XnView and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with GM4 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the GM4 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the GM4 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the GM4 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the GM4 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the GM4 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with GM4 extension is complete and error-free

If the GM4 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with GM4 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open XnView

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support GM4 files. Close all running programs and try opening the GM4 file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Autologic Bitmap Image files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GM4 files affecting older versions of given software.

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