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Shapefile to GPX

Convert Shapefile to GPX 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 SHP to GPX format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard GPX format

shp to gpx

Convert shp to gpx 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

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.

GPX

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is an XML-based GPS data exchange format and the de facto standard for exchanging data between GPS devices and applications. GPX supports three core data types: Waypoints (single location points), Routes (ordered path point sequences), and Tracks (GPS-recorded point sequences with timestamps). GPX files can be generated by various GPS devices, sports watches, and mobile apps.

Conversion trade-offs

Shapefile: limitations to know

  • Consists of multiple files, inconvenient to manage and distribute
  • Field names limited to 10 characters with limited attribute types
  • Single file size limited to 2GB

GPX: what you gain

  • Supported by almost all GPS devices and apps for import/export
  • Human-readable, allows manual editing of routes and waypoints

Why convert Shapefile to GPX?

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

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

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting Shapefile to GPX?

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

GPX at a glance

Key Features

  • De facto standard format for GPS device data exchange
  • Supports three data types: waypoints, routes, and tracks
  • XML-based format with clear structure

Common Use Cases

  • Recording and sharing outdoor activity tracks (hiking, cycling, running)
  • Data transfer between GPS devices and mapping applications
  • Travel route planning and waypoint management

How to Use

  1. 1

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