GIS

Shapefile → GeoJSON

Need the other direction? GeoJSON → Shapefile →

Convert complex ESRI Shapefiles into lightweight GeoJSON format for seamless integration with web-based mapping libraries. This tool is essential for GIS professionals and web developers needing to display geospatial data on interactive maps.

SHP is a binary format that requires multiple associated files (.dbf, .shx, .prj) to function, making it difficult to share online. GeoJSON is a JSON-based open standard that stores geometry and attributes in a single, human-readable text file, facilitating easy consumption by JavaScript APIs like Leaflet or Mapbox.

The geometric accuracy remains intact during conversion, and all attribute data from the DBF file is mapped as properties within the GeoJSON features.

Tips

Ensure your coordinate reference system (CRS) is set to WGS84 (EPSG:4326) before uploading.
Check that all related sidecar files (.shx, .dbf, .prj) are included in your upload zip archive.
Use GeoJSON for web projects to reduce file size compared to raw Shapefile sets.

Common use cases

Publishing regional cadastral layers on a public web map.
Developing custom geospatial dashboards using D3.js or Leaflet.
Integrating local GIS data into cloud-based spatial databases.

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Many image, audio, and video conversions run entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device for those jobs. When server processing is required for documents or specialized formats, uploads are handled securely and removed automatically — typically within one hour.

File formats: what to choose

A quick guide to strengths and trade-offs of popular formats — so you pick the right one before converting.

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GIS & maps

Geographic and spatial data layers.

Common extensions: GeoJSON, KML, SHP, GPX, GPKG

Advantages

+ GeoJSON is native to web maps
+ KML works with Google Earth
+ Shapefiles are common in GIS workflows

Disadvantages

− SHP needs multiple sidecar files
− Coordinate systems must match the target
− Large datasets need simplification

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Images

Raster and vector graphics for web, print, and photography.

Common extensions: PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, SVG, HEIC, TIFF

Advantages

+ WebP and AVIF offer excellent compression for the web
+ PNG keeps transparency and sharp edges
+ SVG scales without quality loss

Disadvantages

− RAW and TIFF files are large and slow to share
− JPEG loses quality on every re-save
− Some formats are not supported in older browsers

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Documents

Office files, PDFs, ebooks, and plain text.

Common extensions: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, EPUB, TXT

Advantages

+ PDF locks layout for printing and sharing
+ DOCX and ODT are easy to edit collaboratively
+ Plain text works on any device

Disadvantages

− PDF is hard to edit without special tools
− Complex layouts may shift after conversion
− Scanned PDFs need OCR for editable text

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Video

Clips, streams, screen recordings, and movies.

Common extensions: MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, AVI, MPEG

Advantages

+ MP4 (H.264/H.265) plays almost everywhere
+ WebM is efficient for web embedding
+ MKV can hold multiple audio and subtitle tracks

Disadvantages

− High-resolution video needs lots of storage and bandwidth
− Re-encoding always takes time and may reduce quality
− Some codecs require licensing for commercial use

Frequently asked questions

Yes, to ensure the conversion is successful and attributes are preserved, upload the SHP, SHX, and DBF files together in a ZIP folder.

The converter automatically handles projection transformation if a valid .prj file is provided, typically reprojecting to WGS84 for web compatibility.

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