System File Type – shp

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System File Type

shp

Geospatial
Windows Explorer icon for the shp file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

The main geometry component of an Esri shapefile.

Characteristics

Binary file containing a header and variable-length geometry records; companion files provide indexes, attributes, encoding, and projection.

Common Uses

Storing vector points, lines, and polygons for GIS interchange and desktop mapping.

Compatible Programs

  • ArcGIS Pro
  • QGIS
  • GDAL

Sources

shp Available by Year Taken/Created

shp — Live from Microsoft

Secure, read-only view focused directly on the shp file-type folder.