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Convert GeoJSON to Shapefile

Convert GeoJSON files to Shapefile, online and free. GISConverter reads your GeoJSON data locally in the browser and writes a Shapefile file so you can load it into desktop GIS such as ArcGIS or QGIS — nothing is uploaded, and your data never leaves your computer.

Drop a file here, or click to browse

KML, KMZ, SHP (.zip), GeoJSON, GPKG, GML, GPX, DXF, GeoTIFF, and more

No uploadNo trackingOpen standards (GDAL/OGR)Works offline once loaded
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How to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile

  1. Drop your GeoJSON file into the box above (or click to browse).
  2. The GDAL engine loads once and reads the file right in your browser.
  3. Pick Shapefile as the output, set a coordinate system if you need one, and click Convert, then download the result.

Why convert GeoJSON to Shapefile?

GeoJSON is a vector GIS format, so it isn't always the format the next tool expects. Converting it to Shapefile lets you load it into desktop GIS such as ArcGIS or QGIS without redrawing or re-collecting anything. Because GISConverter runs a full GDAL engine in your browser, the geometry and attributes carry across faithfully, and the file never leaves your device.

About the formats

GeoJSON (.geojson): GeoJSON is an open, JSON-based standard (RFC 7946) for encoding vector features and their attributes. It is human-readable, works natively in JavaScript, and is the default vector format of the modern web-mapping stack, so nearly every web map and API speaks it.

Shapefile (.shp): The Shapefile is the long-standing Esri vector format and remains the lingua franca of desktop GIS. A single “shapefile” is really a set of files that must travel together — at minimum .shp (geometry), .dbf (attributes) and .shx (index), usually with a .prj that records the coordinate system.

Tips & things to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the GeoJSON to Shapefile converter free?

Yes. GISConverter is completely free and runs in your browser — no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Your GeoJSON file is read and converted locally on your device with a GDAL engine compiled to WebAssembly, so it never leaves your computer.

What is Shapefile?

The Shapefile is the long-standing Esri vector format and remains the lingua franca of desktop GIS.

What is a GeoJSON file?

GeoJSON is an open, JSON-based standard (RFC 7946) for encoding vector features and their attributes.

Why is the shapefile a .zip?

A shapefile is really several files (.shp, .dbf, .shx, .prj) that must stay together, so GISConverter bundles them into a single .zip for download — and reads a zipped shapefile the same way on input.

Can I set the coordinate system?

Yes. Output defaults to EPSG:4326 (WGS84 longitude/latitude). Enter any EPSG code, such as EPSG:3857, in the coordinate-system box to reproject on the way out.

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