How to Convert .GPX to GP5 (with Tuxguitar)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install Java.

   You'll need Java installed on your computer in order to run the program that will convert your GPX files.
   
   You can download for Java from the Java website.
   
   Once you've downloaded the installer, follow the prompts to install Java.
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   Step 2: Visit the TuxGuitar download site.

   This free, open-source program can read and convert all GuitarPro file formats.
   
   It is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. , This begins downloading the correct installer for your operating system. , You'll find this in your Downloads folder once it finishes downloading. , Windows may warn you about starting an unknown program. ,,, You can change this if you'd like, but most users won't need to. ,,, You're now ready to convert your GPX files to GP5 format. , TuxGuitar is a free, open-source program that you can use to convert your GuitarPro tab files. , You can find the Finder icon in your Dock. , You'll see it listed in the menu on the left side of the Finder window. , You'll see the tuxguitar Application file appear in the Downloads folder. ,,, If you double-click it, you'll be warned that you can't start the program because it was downloaded online. , Now that TuxGuitar is open, you can start converting your files. ,,,, It may take a few moments for the file to load in TuxGuitar. ,,,, This will tell TuxGuitar to save the file in the GP5 format.
   
   You can also select from earlier versions, such as Guitar Pro
   3. , By default, it will save to the same location as the original. , A new copy of the GPX file will be created at the location you specified with the GP5 extension instead.
   
   The original file will not be modified.
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   Step 3: Click the Download button.

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   Step 4: Double-click the downloaded installer.

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   Step 5: Click Run if prompted by Windows.

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   Step 6: Click Next when prompted.

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   Step 7: Click I accept the agreement and then click Next.

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   Step 8: Click Next to accept the default installation location.

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   Step 9: Click Next to start installation.

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    Step 10: Click Finish after installation is complete.

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    Step 11: Double-click the TuxGuitar shortcut on your desktop.

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    Step 12: Visit the TuxGuitar download site.

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    Step 13: Open Finder.

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    Step 14: Click the Downloads folder.

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    Step 15: Double-click the tuxguitar-1.X-macosx-cocoa-64.app file.

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    Step 16: Drag the tuxguitar Application file to the Applications folder.

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    Step 17: Open the Applications folder.

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    Step 18: Right-click the tuxguitar program and select Open.

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    Step 19: Click Open in the window that appears.

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    Step 20: Click the File menu in TuxGuitar.

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    Step 21: Click Open.

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    Step 22: Browse for the GPX file you want to convert.

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    Step 23: Select the file and click Open.

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    Step 24: Click the File menu again.

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    Step 25: Click Save As.

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    Step 26: Click the All Supported Formats menu.

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    Step 27: Click Guitar Pro 5.

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    Step 28: Choose where to save the converted file.

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    Step 29: Click the Save button.

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