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 |
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Free | Linux, Windows, Mac |
Free | Windows | |
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Paid | Linux |