Free online SHP to GPKG converter
Convert shapefile geometry and attributes into a single GeoPackage file with QGIS or GDAL.
Convert SHP to GPKG online - free
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How to convert shp to gpkg file
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Some GIS and navigation applications accept GeoPackage but not shapefiles, and sharing one GeoPackage file is simpler than sending a shapefile with its required sidecar files. Converting also lets you store multiple map layers in one database file.
What the SHP format is
SHP usually refers to the ESRI Shapefile format, a vector GIS dataset used for points, lines, or polygons and their attributes. A shapefile is a group of files: the geometry is in .shp, the index is in .shx, and attributes are in .dbf; a .prj file may define the coordinate reference system. GIS software such as QGIS and ArcGIS creates and reads shapefiles.
What the GPKG format is
GeoPackage (.gpkg) is an OGC-standard SQLite database format used for GIS data, including vector features and, in supported workflows, raster tiles. It stores a layer and its attributes in one file, can contain multiple layers, and supports spatial indexes and coordinate reference system metadata.
How to convert SHP to GPKG
Online on 101convert.com
- Upload the shapefile and its required companion files.
- Choose GPKG as the output format and start the conversion. Several files can be converted in one batch; the per-file size limit is shown on the page.
- Download the converted GeoPackage.
The conversion runs on the site’s server using GDAL.
Offline with desktop software
QGIS is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Keep the shapefile components together, open the layer, then choose Layer → Export → Save Features As…. Set the format to GeoPackage, choose an output filename ending in .gpkg, set a layer name and coordinate reference system, and click OK.
With GDAL’s ogr2ogr command-line tool, run ogr2ogr -f GPKG output.gpkg input.shp from the folder containing the shapefile components. To add another layer to an existing GeoPackage, use -update -nln layer_name with the command.
Quality and compatibility
Keep the .shx and .dbf files with the .shp before converting; without required components, geometry or attributes may be unavailable. Check the output coordinate reference system and attribute values, especially if the source lacks a .prj file or uses an encoding that is not identified correctly. Shapefile field names are limited to 10 characters, so conversion cannot restore longer original names that were already shortened.
Note: This shp to gpkg conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
SHP vs GPKG: format comparison
How the SHP and GPKG formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .SHP Esri Shapefile | .GPKG GeoPackage |
|---|---|---|
| Data model | Vector | Both |
| Attribute table | Yes | Yes |
| Coordinate system | Separate file | Embedded in the file |
| Plain-text readable | No | No |
| Operating system support | Wide | Wide |
| Typical file size | Medium | Medium |
| Open standard | Partly open | Yes |
| Introduced | 1998 | 2014 |
| Developer | Esri | Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) |
| MIME type | application/x-esri-shape | application/geopackage+sqlite3 |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the SHP to GPKG converter free?
Yes, converting SHP to GPKG 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 SHP file be?
You can upload SHP 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 SHP to GPKG?
No. The SHP to GPKG 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 SHP file for this SHP to GPKG 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.