Convert TPK to WGT

Understanding tpk and wgt file formats

TPK files are Tile Package files used primarily by Esri's ArcGIS platform for storing map tiles, which are pre-rendered map images at various zoom levels. These files are essential for offline mapping and efficient map rendering in GIS applications.

WGT files, on the other hand, are Web Widget packages, commonly used in web development environments such as Tizen or Samsung Smart TV platforms. They are essentially compressed archives (ZIP format) containing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and configuration files for deploying web-based widgets or applications.

Can you convert tpk to wgt?

Direct conversion from TPK to WGT is not standard, as these formats serve entirely different purposes: TPK for GIS map tiles and WGT for web widgets. However, if your goal is to use map tiles from a TPK file within a web widget (WGT), you can extract the map tiles from the TPK and then include them in a WGT package as part of a web mapping application.

How to extract tiles from tpk and include in a wgt package

1. Extract tiles from TPK: Use ArcGIS Pro or QGIS with the Tile Package to Tile Cache tool to extract the image tiles from the TPK file.
2. Create a web mapping application: Use JavaScript libraries like Leaflet or OpenLayers to build a simple web map that references the extracted tiles.
3. Package as WGT: Place your HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the extracted tiles into a folder. Use a tool like Tizen Studio or Samsung's WGT Packager to create a WGT file by zipping the folder and renaming the extension to .wgt.

Recommended software for the process

• ArcGIS Pro – For extracting tiles from TPK files (Share → Package → Tile Package).
• QGIS with plugins – For handling TPK files and exporting tiles.
• Tizen Studio – For creating and packaging WGT files (File → New → Web Application).
• Leaflet or OpenLayers – For building the web map interface.

Summary

While there is no direct one-step converter from TPK to WGT, you can extract map tiles from a TPK file and incorporate them into a web widget packaged as a WGT file. This process involves GIS software for extraction and web development tools for packaging.