Online GIS Converter

Convert Shapefile to GeoJSON.

Convert a zipped Shapefile into GeoJSON for web maps, data handoffs, and modern spatial workflows. GeoData Converter inspects the Shapefile first, then converts it with a GDAL-powered server-side workflow.

Inspect before you spend: review your file metadata first, then convert it with a GDAL-powered workflow. Failed conversions do not cost tokens.

Start with inspection

Start Shapefile to GeoJSON Conversion

Upload your file in the converter, inspect layer and geometry details first, then convert when the output looks right.

InputShapefile

OutputGeoJSON

Token rule1 on success

Inspect your file first. Failed conversions do not cost tokens.

— 01 Format details

What happens when you convert Shapefile to GeoJSON?

Shapefile to GeoJSON, explained

Shapefile to GeoJSON conversion takes the geometry and attribute table from your Shapefile and writes them into a single GeoJSON file. This is useful when you need data for web mapping tools, JavaScript mapping libraries, APIs, or teams that prefer an open JSON-based spatial format.

— 02 Before you convert

Check these details first.

Upload the Shapefile as a .zip archive, not as individual loose files.
Include the core .shp, .shx, and .dbf files; include .prj when available so the source CRS can be detected.
Use one main layer per upload for the clearest inspection and conversion result.
Check the detected geometry type and feature count before spending tokens.

— 03 Limitations

What may not carry over perfectly.

Long Shapefile field names may already be truncated before conversion because of Shapefile format limits.
Styling, labels, and map symbology are not part of standard GeoJSON output.
Large Shapefiles can create large GeoJSON files because GeoJSON is text-based.
If the .prj file is missing, CRS detection may be limited.

— 04 Workflow

Inspect

Upload the source file and review detected metadata before tokens are used.

Choose Output

Keep GeoJSON selected or adjust conversion settings if needed.

Convert

Run the GDAL-powered conversion on the server.

Validate & Download

Completed outputs are inspected again and stored temporarily for download.

— 05 Questions

01 Do I need to zip my Shapefile before converting to GeoJSON?

Yes. A Shapefile is made of multiple files, so upload a ZIP containing at least the .shp, .shx, and .dbf files. Include .prj when you have it.

02 Will attributes be preserved in the GeoJSON?

The attribute table is converted into GeoJSON feature properties where the source fields are readable by GDAL.

03 Can I use the GeoJSON in web maps?

Yes. GeoJSON is commonly used with web mapping libraries and spatial APIs, though very large datasets may need simplification or tiling.

04 Does a failed Shapefile to GeoJSON conversion cost tokens?

No. Tokens are deducted only after a successful conversion.

05 Can the converter inspect the Shapefile first?

Yes. The workflow inspects readability, layer information, geometry, and feature count before conversion.

— 06 Related conversions

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— Trust File handling

Temporary files, clear retention, no surprise token spend.

Uploads and outputs are temporary and currently designed around 7-day retention. Files are used for inspection and conversion, not public sharing. You can review conversion history after signing in.