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GDOC File Extension

The GDOC file extension was created by Google and is also known as the Google Drive Document Link File. GDOC is classified as a Page Layout Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open GDOC files in Google Drive program.

Google Drive Document Link File Type

Google Drive Document Link File Type
Extension .gdoc
Developer Google
Popularity 5.0 (40 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Google Drive
Category Page Layout Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a GDOC File Type?

Google Drive is a file storage service that also includes programs Docs, Sheets and Slides. It can be downloaded and installed in Windows or MacOS as a desktop client to synchronize remote Google Drive files with a computer. If you install the Google Drive desktop, your Google Docs documents are available in a special folder called Google Drive, which is located on the local hard drive. This directory is used to synchronize files with the remote Google Drive. When you double-click on a GDOC file, the document is opened in Google Drive in your default web browser.

Just as the .DOCX files are associated with Microsoft Word, the GDOC files are associated with Google Docs. The Google Docs interface appears similar to Microsoft Word with a d'bar; tools that allow you to change the font, size, spacing and alignment. It also includes word counting, translation, voice recording and dictionary functions.

Google Drive desktop applications have been discontinued in 2018, but you can still access Google Drive online.

Free Online GDOC Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online GDOC tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare GDOC files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .GDOC (Google Drive Document Link File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your GDOC files directly from your device with ease.

GDOC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Google Drive Document Link File .GDOC File Extensions while opening the .GDOC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open GDOC Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Google Drive Document Link File on your system such as Google Drive.
  2. Associate default Google Google Drive program for *.gdoc (Google Drive Document Link File) files.


    Associate GDOC Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.GDOC (e.g example.gdoc) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Google Google Drive program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Google Drive extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for GDOC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the GDOC files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open GDOC File on Windows

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MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GDOC File on Mac OS

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Google Drive image. Google Drive 2020 for MacOs Freeware Google

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GDOC file on Linux

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Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GDOC file on Web

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Google Drive image. Google Drive 2020 for Web Freeware Google

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GDOC file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GDOC file on Android

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

GDOC file extension icon image.About GDOC - Google Drive Document Link File

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Updated 7/1/2025