Free online GPKG to SHP converter
Export GeoPackage vector layers to Shapefile using QGIS, GDAL, ArcGIS Pro, or 101convert.
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Some GIS applications, mapping tools, or GPS workflows accept Shapefiles but cannot read a GeoPackage. Exporting the needed vector layer lets you share or edit it in those programs.
What the GPKG format is
GeoPackage (.gpkg) is an open, SQLite-based container used for geographic data. One file can hold multiple vector layers, coordinate reference systems, and raster tiles. QGIS, ArcGIS, and GDAL-based tools create or read GeoPackages; you may receive one when downloading map data or exchanging GIS projects.
What the SHP format is
Shapefile is a widely supported vector format for points, lines, or polygons. GIS software and some mapping and navigation tools support it, making it useful when a recipient cannot use GeoPackage. A shapefile is a set of related files, usually including .shp for geometry, .shx for its index, .dbf for attributes, and often .prj for coordinate reference information.
How to convert GPKG to SHP
Online on 101convert.com
- Upload the GeoPackage on the conversion page.
- Choose SHP as the output format and start the conversion.
- Download the converted file or files. Several files can be converted in one batch; the page shows the per-file size limit. The conversion runs on the site’s server with GDAL.
Offline with desktop software
QGIS is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Add the GeoPackage, select the vector layer you need, then open right-click the layer → Export → Save Features As…. Set the format to ESRI Shapefile, choose an output filename and folder, check the CRS, and click OK. Export each required layer separately.
GDAL is a free command-line option available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. List the GeoPackage layers with ogrinfo source.gpkg, then export the chosen layer with ogr2ogr -f "ESRI Shapefile" roads.shp source.gpkg roads. Replace roads with the actual layer name and choose a destination ending in .shp.
ArcGIS Pro can also export a layer: add the GeoPackage data, right-click the desired layer, choose Data → Export Features, and set the output to a shapefile in a folder.
Compatibility and limitations
A GeoPackage can contain multiple layers, while each Shapefile represents one vector layer; choose the layer to export. Shapefile attributes have compatibility constraints, including field names limited to 10 characters, and some field types or values may be altered during export. Confirm the output CRS and keep the related sidecar files together when copying or sharing the result. Shapefile is for vector data, so GeoPackage raster tiles cannot be converted to it.
Note: This gpkg to shp conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
GPKG vs SHP: format comparison
How the GPKG and SHP formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .GPKG GeoPackage | .SHP Esri Shapefile |
|---|---|---|
| Data model | Both | Vector |
| Attribute table | Yes | Yes |
| Coordinate system | Embedded in the file | Separate file |
| Plain-text readable | No | No |
| Operating system support | Wide | Wide |
| Typical file size | Medium | Medium |
| Open standard | Yes | Partly open |
| Introduced | 2014 | 1998 |
| Developer | Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) | Esri |
| MIME type | application/geopackage+sqlite3 | application/x-esri-shape |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the GPKG to SHP converter free?
Yes, converting GPKG 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 GPKG file be?
You can upload GPKG 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 GPKG to SHP?
No. The GPKG 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 GPKG file for this GPKG 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.