Free online GEOJSON to SHP converter
Convert GeoJSON features to shapefile for GIS and mapping software compatibility.
Convert GEOJSON to SHP online - free
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How to convert geojson to shp file
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Some GIS, GPS, and mapping applications accept shapefiles but cannot read GeoJSON, so converting is necessary when exchanging or importing map data into those tools. The conversion changes the container format; it does not by itself improve coordinate accuracy or add missing attributes.
What the GEOJSON format is
GeoJSON is a text-based format that stores geographic features as JSON, including point, line, and polygon geometries with associated properties. Web mapping tools, GIS applications, and geographic data APIs commonly create or provide .geojson files.
What the SHP format is
Shapefile is a widely supported GIS format for storing vector features and their attributes. It is useful when a desktop GIS, mapping workflow, or GPS-related application specifically requires shapefile data. A shapefile is a set of related files, not just the .shp file: keep its matching .dbf and .shx files together, and retain the .prj file when present to preserve coordinate-system information.
How to convert GEOJSON to SHP
Online on 101convert.com
- Upload the GeoJSON file on the converter page. Several files can be added for batch conversion; the per-file size limit is shown there.
- Start the conversion. The page runs the conversion on its server using GDAL.
- Download the resulting SHP output.
Offline with desktop software
QGIS is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the GeoJSON layer, right-click it in the Layers panel, and choose Export → Save Features As…. Select ESRI Shapefile as the format, set the output filename and coordinate reference system, then click OK.
GDAL, also free and open source, provides the ogr2ogr command-line tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Run ogr2ogr -f "ESRI Shapefile" output_folder/output.shp input.geojson; replace the paths with your input file and destination. To choose a coordinate system, add an option such as -t_srs EPSG:4326, using the EPSG code required by your project.
Compatibility and limitations
Shapefile attribute field names are limited to 10 characters, and some GeoJSON property types or long text values may be altered or truncated during export. Shapefile layers also use a single geometry type, so mixed geometry data may need to be separated before conversion. Check the output coordinate reference system and keep the component files together; a missing or mismatched .prj can cause features to appear in the wrong location.
Note: This geojson to shp conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
GEOJSON vs SHP: format comparison
How the GEOJSON and SHP formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .GEOJSON GeoJSON | .SHP Esri Shapefile |
|---|---|---|
| Data model | Both | Vector |
| Attribute table | Yes | Yes |
| Coordinate system | Separate file | Separate file |
| Plain-text readable | Yes | No |
| Operating system support | Wide | Wide |
| Typical file size | Medium | Medium |
| Open standard | Yes | Partly open |
| Introduced | 2008 | 1998 |
| Developer | GeoJSON working group / Internet community | Esri |
| MIME type | application/geo+json | application/x-esri-shape |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the GEOJSON to SHP converter free?
Yes, converting GEOJSON to SHP on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my GEOJSON file be?
You can upload GEOJSON files up to 10 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 250 MB per file and 50 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert GEOJSON to SHP?
No. The GEOJSON to SHP conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid GEOJSON file for this GEOJSON to SHP conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.