About Guitar Pro 8
Guitar Pro is the leading software for reading and editing tabs. For 25 years, Guitar Pro has been helping musicians worldwide learn to play the guitar, compose songs, and transcribe and edit songbooks.
Guitar Pro 8 8.1.5-26
The ultimate guitarist’s toolbox
- By Arobas Music
- Proprietary
- Updated Feb 25, 2026
What's new in 8.1.5-26
Playback
- Arpeggios at the beginning of the score are now correctly played
Edition
- Fixes some cases where stem directions could not be changed
Engraving
- Fixes a redudant accidental display on a bended note
- Whammy bar indications are now correctly displayed after reopening a file
- Fixes some cases where the sustain pedals are displayed merged after reopening a file
Interface
- The Visual Metronome now correctly disappears when stopping the playback
- Completes the French, Spanish, and German translations
Audio
- Improves playback continuity when plugging/unplugging devices on macOS
- Fixes a decoding issue on some audio files
Miscellaneous
- Reduce the number of files created by the app in the temporary folder
Crashes
- Fixes miscellaneous crashes
Technical details
| Publisher | Arobas Music |
|---|---|
| Author | Arobas Music SARL |
| Version | 8.1.5-26 |
| Release date | 2026-02-25 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | ArobasMusic.GuitarPro.8 |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Guitar Pro 8 from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ArobasMusic.GuitarPro.8 -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ArobasMusic.GuitarPro.8 -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ArobasMusic.GuitarPro.8 -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"guitar-pro-soundbank-full.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
File types supported by Guitar Pro 8
Guitar Pro 8 can open or be associated with 11 file types:
Frequently asked questions
Is Guitar Pro 8 free?
Guitar Pro 8 is proprietary software from Arobas Music. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Guitar Pro 8?
The latest version is 8.1.5-26, released on Feb 25, 2026.
Is it safe to download Guitar Pro 8?
The download button links to the official installer published on downloads.guitar-pro.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 1fd8ddf578b330363a601d6240ce1128022a68d6fa42881fd70df30388d10a08.
Which Windows versions does Guitar Pro 8 support?
Guitar Pro 8 runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Guitar Pro 8 silently?
Run the offline installer with "guitar-pro-soundbank-full.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=ArobasMusic.GuitarPro.8 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Guitar Pro 8?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Guitar Pro 8 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ArobasMusic.GuitarPro.8 -e.
What file types can Guitar Pro 8 open?
Guitar Pro 8 supports 11 file types, including .gp, .gp3, .gp4, .gp5, .gpx, .gtp, .mid, .midi and more.
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