.GCD File Extension

GCD files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Generic CADD Drawing File

The GCD file extension has three file types. These are mostly seen as the Generic CADD Drawing file format. The files can be opened with four programs. The main program is General CADD Products' Gener...

General Information

Title GCD File Extension
Extension .gcd
Full Form Generic CADD Drawing File
File Type CAD Drawing File
Developer Generic Software
MIME Type application/x-genericcadd

File Function

Primary Function Store 2D designs
Additional Functions Blueprints, Technical drawings
Features Vector-based, Scalable

File Characteristics

Quality Precision drawing
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Engineering Yes
Architecture Yes
Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .cgm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Generic CADD Discontinued DOS
General CADD Pro Paid Windows
AutoCAD Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: Prassi CD Image

Disc images can be created using programs such as Prassi. Different tools use similar algorithms for images but different extensions. GCD is a popular format. Programs supporting GCD files are EZB Sys...

General Information

Title .GCD File Extension
Extension .gcd
Full Form Prassi CD Image File
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Prassi Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Disk image storage
Additional Functions Data backup, replication
Features Exact copy, CD format

File Characteristics

Quality Exact replica
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Archiving Yes
Disk Duplication Yes
Software Distribution Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code
Best Practices Scan for viruses, integrity check

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .bin, .cue, .nrg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Prassi CDRight Commercial Windows
Golden Hawk Technology CDRWin Commercial Windows
IsoBuster Free, Paid Windows

Type 3: Fallout 2 Character Profile File

General Information

Title GCD File Extension
Extension .gcd
Full Form Fallout 2 Character Profile File
File Type Game File
Developer Black Isle Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store character data
Additional Functions Character customization
Features Game progress, Player statistics

File Characteristics

Quality Game specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With editor tool

Use Cases

Character Loading Yes
Game Modding Yes
Profile Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backup, Modding caution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Update Fallout 2 patches

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav (Fallout Save File)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Fallout 2 Paid Windows, Mac