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SHP File Extension

SHP file extension is created by ESRI, also known as ESRI Shapefile. SHP has been classified as GIS Files. This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open SHP files in ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program.



ESRI Shapefile File Type

ESRI Shapefile File Type
Extension .shp
Developer ESRI
Popularity 5.0 (160 Votes)
Mime Type application/x-sh
Default Program ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Category GIS Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a SHP File Type?

An SHP file contains an individual geographic feature and its attributes.NOTE ArcView is part of the ArcGIS software suite.



Free online SHP Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .SHP (ESRI Shapefile) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to SHP, merge, split and compare the SHP files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



SHP Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the ESRI Shapefile .SHP=10777 File Extensions while opening the .SHP=10777 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SHP Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for ESRI Shapefile on your system such as ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop.
  2. Associate default Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program for *.shp (ESRI Shapefile) files.

    Associate SHP Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.SHP (e.g example.shp) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .shp files.

    Associate SHP Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.SHP (e.g example.shp) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for SHP File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SHP files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open SHP File on Windows

Software License Developer
Autodesk 3ds Max image. Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for Windows Commercial Autodesk
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop image. ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop 10 for Windows Commercial ESRI
Autodesk AutoCAD image. Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for Windows Commercial Autodesk
ACD Systems Canvas image. ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
Corel CorelCAD image. Corel CorelCAD 2020 for Windows Commercial Corel
Safe Software FME Desktop image. Safe Software FME Desktop 2014 for Windows Commercial Safe Software
ERDAS IMAGINE image. ERDAS IMAGINE 2016 for Windows Commercial ERDAS
Merkaartor image. Merkaartor 0.18 for Windows Freeware Merkaartor
Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans image. Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows Commercial Okino Computer Graphics
TatukGIS Viewer image. TatukGIS Viewer 4 for Windows Freeware TatukGIS
Golden Software Voxler image. Golden Software Voxler 3 for Windows Commercial Golden Software

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHP File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Autodesk 3ds Max image. Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for MacOs Commercial Autodesk
Autodesk AutoCAD image. Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for MacOs Commercial Autodesk
Corel CorelCAD image. Corel CorelCAD 2020 for MacOs Commercial Corel
Merkaartor image. Merkaartor 0.18 for MacOs Freeware Merkaartor

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHP file on Linux

Software License Developer
Merkaartor image. Merkaartor 0.18 for Linux Freeware Merkaartor

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHP file on Web

Software License Developer
Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans image. Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web Commercial Okino Computer Graphics

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHP file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHP file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

SHP file extension icon image.About SHP - ESRI Shapefile

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Updated 12/1/2024


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