Generic Partition Table
General Information
| Title | GPT File Extension |
| Extension | .gpt |
| Full Form | Generic Partition Table |
| File Type | Disk Partition Table |
| Developer | Intel |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Partition storage |
| Additional Functions | Define layout |
| Features | GUID, UEFI compatible |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly reliable |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Data Organization | Yes |
| System Boot | Yes |
| Multiple OS | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data loss |
| Best Practices | Backup, cautious editing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Continuously updated |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mbr, .vhd, .vhdx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GParted |
Free | Linux, Windows, Mac |
 Windows Disk Management |
Free | Windows |
| Parted Magic |
Paid | Linux |