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File Geodatabase to GML

Convert File Geodatabase to GML 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 GDB to GML format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard GML format

gdb to gml

Convert gdb to gml 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

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About

File Geodatabase

ESRI File Geodatabase is a file-based geodatabase format from ESRI using proprietary binary storage. It overcomes many Shapefile limitations, supporting massive data storage (single table exceeding 1TB), advanced data modeling (topology networks, subtypes, domains), and spatial indexing. GDB is the preferred data format for the ArcGIS platform, widely used in enterprise and government GIS systems.

GML

GML (Geography Markup Language) is an XML-based geospatial data encoding standard defined by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). GML provides rich geospatial data modeling capabilities, supporting complex geometry types, topology, coordinate reference systems, and spatiotemporal data. GML is widely used in European and government sectors, often for national spatial data infrastructures (SDI).

Conversion trade-offs

File Geodatabase: limitations to know

  • ESRI proprietary format, limited support in non-ESRI software
  • Directory structure (multiple files) not suitable for single-file distribution

GML: what you gain

  • Rigorous standard suitable for government and enterprise data exchange
  • Powerful data modeling for complex geographic concepts

Why convert File Geodatabase to GML?

Converting File Geodatabase to GML is one of the most common workflows in GIS. File Geodatabase data usually comes from desktop GIS software, government open-data portals, or data exchange with partners, while GML is what modern tools, web maps, and platforms expect. This converter bridges the two: it reads your File Geodatabase files, keeps geometry and attributes intact, and writes clean GML 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 File Geodatabase to GML converter free?

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

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting File Geodatabase to GML?

By default the output keeps the source coordinate system. If your File Geodatabase 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 File Geodatabase files at once and each one produces its own GML output.

GML at a glance

Key Features

  • OGC international standard with rigorous specification
  • Supports complex geometries, topology, and spatiotemporal data
  • Extensible Application Schema for domain-specific customization

Common Use Cases

  • Data exchange for national spatial data infrastructures (SDI)
  • Geographic data publishing by government and mapping agencies

How to Use

  1. 1

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