Convert APR to E00

Understanding APR and E00 file formats

APR files are project files created by ArcView GIS, a geographic information system software developed by ESRI. These files store map layouts, symbology, and references to spatial data, but do not contain the actual spatial data themselves.

E00 files are ArcInfo Interchange Files, a format used to transfer GIS coverages, grids, and other spatial data between different systems. E00 files are ASCII text files that encode spatial datasets and are widely used for data exchange in the GIS community.

Can you convert APR to E00?

Direct conversion from APR to E00 is not possible because APR files are project files, while E00 files are data exchange formats for spatial datasets. However, you can export the spatial data referenced in an APR project to E00 format using GIS software.

How to export data from APR to E00

To convert the spatial data referenced in an APR file to E00, follow these steps using ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) or ArcView GIS:

1. Open your APR project in ArcView GIS or ArcMap.
2. Identify the spatial data layers (coverages, shapefiles, etc.) you want to export.
3. For each coverage layer, use the menu: File → Export Data or File → Export and select the E00 (ArcInfo Interchange) format.
4. Save the exported E00 file to your desired location.

If you are using ArcGIS Desktop, you may need the ArcToolbox tool called Coverage To E00 under Conversion Tools → To Interchange File.

Recommended software for APR to E00 conversion

• ArcView GIS (legacy, for opening APR files and exporting coverages)
• ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) (for exporting data to E00 using ArcToolbox)

There are no reliable online converters for this process, as it requires access to the original spatial data referenced by the APR file.

Summary

While you cannot directly convert an APR file to E00, you can export the spatial data referenced in the APR project to E00 format using ESRI's GIS software. This process ensures your spatial datasets are preserved and can be shared or archived in the widely supported E00 format.