Drop Shapefile archives
Import .shp files or .zip archives containing all shapefile components (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj). Geoverse automatically handles all required files.
Format viewer
Shapefile Viewer & Converter
View, analyze, and convert Shapefile (.shp) files directly in your browser. Perfect for QGIS users and ArcGIS professionals who need quick Shapefile inspection without desktop software. Work with all coordinate reference systems, run SQL queries, and convert to modern formats like GeoParquet. No backend, no installation—completely free.
What is a Shapefile?
Shapefile is a geospatial vector data format developed by Esri for geographic information system (GIS) software. Despite its age, it remains one of the most widely used formats in the GIS industry. Shapefiles consist of multiple files (.shp for geometry, .dbf for attributes, .shx for index, .prj for projection) that work together to store vector features and their attributes. They're standard in QGIS, ArcGIS, and most GIS workflows.
Shapefile viewer features
Query with DuckDB SQL
Run spatial SQL queries on Shapefile data using DuckDB WASM. Access all attributes, run joins, and execute spatial operations with full CRS support.
Visualize on map
Preview Shapefile features on an interactive map with automatic reprojection to Web Mercator. Toggle layers, style features, and inspect attributes.
Convert Shapefile to modern formats
Modernize your legacy Shapefiles by converting to cloud-native formats like GeoParquet and FlatGeobuf, or export to standard formats like GeoJSON and GeoPackage. All conversions happen locally in your browser with full CRS preservation.
GeoParquetFlatGeobufGeoJSONGeoPackageCSVParquetArrow/FeatherNDJSON
Why use Geoverse for Shapefile viewing?
All coordinate reference systems (CRS) supported
Automatic CRS detection from .prj files
100% client-side processing
No installation required
Convert to modern cloud-native formats
Legacy GIS format compatibility
Start viewing Shapefile files now
No signup, no installation. Drop your .shp or .zip file and start exploring with SQL, map visualization, and modern format conversion.
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