Preview 10+ geospatial formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, PMTiles) directly inside VS Code with Kepler.gl rendering.
GeoJSON vs Shapefile compared: structure, file packaging, performance, web friendliness, tooling support, and when it makes sense to convert between formats in modern GIS workflows.
Step-by-step: open a Shapefile online in your browser, upload the required sidecar files, and troubleshoot missing .dbf/.shx/.prj issues.
MapInfo vs Shapefile compared: sidecar files, compatibility, and when to convert TAB or MIF/MID datasets into Shapefile or GeoJSON.
Shapefile vs GeoPackage compared: portability, attributes, CRS handling, performance, and when it’s worth converting your data.
What is a Shapefile and why does it include multiple sidecar files? Learn how Shapefile works, the required files, common issues, limitations, and how to open and convert Shapefiles online.