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

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=10777 Converter

Open SHP=10777

Edit SHP=10777

Compare SHP=10777 Files

Merge SHP=10777 Files

Split SHP=10777 Files

SHP=10777 Metadata Viewer

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.

Related SHP File Extensions

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

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.

Open SHP File on Windows

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

Open SHP File on Mac OS

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

Open SHP file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Merkaartor 0.18 for Linux	Freeware	Merkaartor

Open SHP file on Web

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

Open SHP file on iOS

Open SHP file on Android

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.

About SHP - ESRI Shapefile

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