GCD File

What are GCD files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a GCD file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a GCD file?

GCD files have multiple uses, and Generic CADD Drawing is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Generic CADD Drawing

Files that contain the .gcd file extension are most commonly associated with the Generic CADD computer-aided drafting software application. This software is used to create computerized architectures, including floor plans and the layouts of buildings being designed with the application.

The software is commonly used by professional architects and architect design students. The GCD files that are used by the Generic CADD software contain the designs that have been created with the program.

How to open GCD files

We have identified one GCD opener that is compatible with this specific type of GCD file.

Programs that open Generic CADD Drawing files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .GCD

While Generic CADD Drawing is a popular type of GCD-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .GCD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Garmin Firmware Update

We know that one GCD format is Garmin Firmware Update. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested seven different GCD openers which you will find listed below.

General Content Descriptor File

We know that one GCD format is General Content Descriptor File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of GCD files. Remember, different programs may use GCD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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