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FlatGeobuf to GeoJSON

Convert FlatGeobuf to GeoJSON 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 FGB to GEOJSON format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard GEOJSON format

fgb to geojson

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

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About

FlatGeobuf

FlatGeobuf is a geospatial data format based on FlatBuffers, designed for efficient geospatial data storage and transmission. It supports spatial indexing (based on Packed Hilbert Curve R-tree) enabling spatial filtering during reads, loading only data for the area of interest. FlatGeobuf is particularly suited for web applications and streaming processing scenarios requiring fast random access to large datasets.

GeoJSON

GeoJSON is a geospatial data interchange format based on JSON. It can represent Point, LineString, Polygon, MultiPoint, MultiLineString, MultiPolygon, and GeometryCollection geometries. Defined by RFC 7946, GeoJSON has become one of the most popular data exchange formats in web GIS. GeoJSON files use WGS84 coordinates and support Feature objects with associated properties and FeatureCollections for organizing multiple features.

Conversion trade-offs

FlatGeobuf: limitations to know

  • Relatively new ecosystem, tool support not as widespread as traditional formats
  • Binary format, not human-readable

GeoJSON: what you gain

  • Human-readable, easy to manually edit and debug
  • Supported by virtually all GIS software and mapping libraries
  • Naturally suited for web applications and API data transmission

Why convert FlatGeobuf to GeoJSON?

FlatGeobuf is a modern format designed for very large datasets: streamed reading, a spatial index, and compact binary storage make it ideal for distributing big layers. When that data needs to reach web maps, APIs, or colleagues who only know JSON, converting FGB to GeoJSON is the bridge — every feature comes out with geometry and properties intact, ready for any tool that speaks GeoJSON.

Frequently asked questions

What is FlatGeobuf?

A single-file binary geospatial format (extension .fgb) optimized for fast streaming reads and spatial indexing, used increasingly for large open datasets.

Does it handle very large files?

Yes — FlatGeobuf's layout is built for efficient reading, and conversion runs locally so throughput depends on your machine, not a server.

Are all geometry types supported?

Yes — points, lines, polygons, and their multi-variants are converted to the matching GeoJSON geometry.

GeoJSON at a glance

Key Features

  • Based on standard JSON, natively supported by all programming languages
  • Supports multiple geometry types: Point, LineString, Polygon, MultiPolygon, etc.
  • Can carry attribute data and supports FeatureCollection for batch organizing features

Common Use Cases

  • Data exchange for web maps and online mapping services
  • Geospatial data storage and display in mobile applications
  • Sharing and transporting GIS data across platforms

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload your FlatGeobuf 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 GeoJSON file. Each input produces its own output, ready to use in your GIS, web map, or archive.