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CSV to Shapefile

Convert CSV to Shapefile online for free — right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, batch conversion, coordinate systems and attributes preserved.

Features

Fast Conversion

Efficiently convert from CSV to SHP format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard SHP format

csv to shp

Convert csv to shp online for free — right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, batch conversion, coordinate systems and attributes preserved.

Drag and drop files or folders, or click to upload

Coordinate Column Mapping

Select columns containing coordinate data. Auto-detected columns are pre-selected.

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About

CSV

CSV is a plain text table format with comma-separated columns. In GIS, CSV is commonly used to store tabular data with coordinate columns (such as longitude, latitude). While CSV itself is not a geospatial format, by specifying coordinate fields, tabular data can be converted to geometric features like points, lines, or polygons. CSV is the most common way to export geographic data from spreadsheets, databases, and sensors.

Shapefile

ESRI Shapefile is a vector data format developed by ESRI and one of the most widely used formats in GIS. A Shapefile actually consists of multiple files: .shp stores geometry, .shx stores spatial index, .dbf stores attributes, and .prj stores coordinate reference system information. Common practice is to package these files into a ZIP archive for distribution. Shapefile supports three basic geometry types: point, line, and polygon.

Conversion trade-offs

CSV: limitations to know

  • Does not support geometry types (point/line/polygon), only coordinate points
  • No coordinate reference system information
  • Lacks compression for large datasets

Shapefile: what you gain

  • Industry standard with the best compatibility for data exchange
  • Excellent read performance, suitable for large-scale datasets
  • Extensive third-party library and tool support

Why convert CSV to Shapefile?

Converting CSV to Shapefile is one of the most common workflows in GIS. CSV data usually comes from desktop GIS software, government open-data portals, or data exchange with partners, while Shapefile is what modern tools, web maps, and platforms expect. This converter bridges the two: it reads your CSV files, keeps geometry and attributes intact, and writes clean Shapefile output — entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — your files never leave your device.

Is the CSV to Shapefile converter free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting CSV to Shapefile?

By default the output keeps the source coordinate system. If your CSV file uses a projected CRS (like UTM), you can search any EPSG coordinate system by keyword or code and reproject in one step. Note: output formats that require WGS84 by specification (KML, KMZ, GPX) always reproject to WGS84 automatically.

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Yes — drop several CSV files at once and each one produces its own Shapefile output.

Shapefile at a glance

Key Features

  • Natively supported by virtually all GIS software with the best compatibility
  • Supports three basic geometry types: point, line, and polygon
  • Supports attribute tables (dBASE format) for storing feature properties

Common Use Cases

  • Geographic data publishing and sharing by government agencies and enterprises
  • Primary data storage and exchange in GIS projects
  • Standard data format for traditional desktop GIS software

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload your CSV file — drag and drop it onto the page, or browse from your device. You can add several files at once for batch conversion.

  2. 2

    The conversion runs automatically in your browser. No upload, no server — your data stays on your device the entire time.

  3. 3

    Download the Shapefile file. Each input produces its own output, ready to use in your GIS, web map, or archive.