GIS

Shapefile → GPKG

Convert ESRI Shapefiles (SHP) into OGC-standard GeoPackage (GPKG) format instantly. This tool helps GIS professionals consolidate spatial datasets into a single, modern SQLite-based container.

The SHP format splits geospatial data across multiple files (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj), making sharing cumbersome. Converting to GPKG bundles all vector geometries, attribute tables, and spatial reference systems into a single, highly portable SQLite database file that offers significantly better performance and no 2GB file size limit.

Spatial geometry, attribute data, and coordinate reference system (CRS) definitions are preserved without loss during the conversion process.

Tips

Ensure your SHP file includes the .prj file so the coordinate system is correctly mapped to the GPKG database.
Use the resulting GPKG file directly in QGIS or ArcGIS Pro without needing to unpack multiple files.
Keep attribute names under standard limits to avoid truncation in the SQLite backend.

Common use cases

Consolidating legacy multi-file Shapefiles into a single database for enterprise GIS projects.
Preparing spatial layers for offline mobile mapping applications that utilize SQLite storage.
Sharing complex vector datasets with colleagues without risking missing sidecar files.

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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, all attribute fields and their data types from the .dbf file are fully transferred into the GPKG attribute table.

GPKG overcomes the 2GB limit of Shapefiles, supports complex spatial queries via SQLite, and combines all necessary layers and metadata into one file.

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