SHP File Extension

The SHP file extension was created by Developer and is also known as the Shapes File. SHP is classified as a 3D Image Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open SHP files in Autodesk AutoCAD program.

Shapes File Type

.SHP file extension.
Shapes File Type
Extension .shp
Developer Not Available
Popularity 5.0 (384 Votes)
Mime Type application/x-sh
Default Program Autodesk AutoCAD
Category 3D Image Files
Format Not Available
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a SHP File Type?

The SHP files are referenced also by various video games.

Free Online SHP Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online SHP tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare SHP files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .SHP (Shapes File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your SHP files directly from your device with ease.

SHP Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Shapes File .SHP File Extensions while opening the .SHP 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 Shapes File on your system such as Autodesk AutoCAD.
  2. Associate default Autodesk Autodesk AutoCAD program for *.shp (Shapes File) 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 Autodesk Autodesk AutoCAD 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 Autodesk Autodesk AutoCAD 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 .Autodesk AutoCAD extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related SHP File Extensions

SHP default file extension is .SHP and other similer related extensions are:

.show file extension .shpa file extension .ac$ file extension .adi file extension .adt file extension .asc file extension .ase file extension .blk file extension .bp2 file extension .bp3 file extension .bpl file extension .cas file extension .dae file extension .dfx file extension .dgn file extension .dst file extension .dwfx file extension .dwl2 file extension .dws file extension .dwt file extension .dxb file extension .dxe file extension .dxf file extension .ifc file extension .iges file extension .igs file extension .mvi file extension .obj file extension .pat file extension .plt file extension .prj file extension .rdl file extension .rml file extension .sab file extension .sat file extension .scr file extension .sdf file extension .shx file extension .slb file extension .sld file extension .sqlite file extension .vlx file extension

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 - Shapes File

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Updated 7/1/2025
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