How to use GeoJSON to SHP
Shapefile has strict field-name, type, text-length, and geometry limits. This tool exports conservatively and reports truncated or normalized fields.
- Choose a valid GeoJSON FeatureCollection.
- Inspect geometry type, coordinate bounds, and property fields.
- Resolve mixed geometry, long field names, and nested values when prompted.
- Download the ZIP and sample attributes and coordinates in the target GIS.
What it helps with
- Generates common Shapefile companion files
- Warns about field loss before export
- Processing runs in this browser tab; the file is not uploaded to FreeTool to perform the task.
Compatibility and limitations
- One Shapefile reliably holds one geometry type
- DBF names are commonly limited to 10 characters and cannot hold nested objects
- Output assumes WGS84; CRS is not inferred from plain GeoJSON
Frequently asked questions
Why are properties missing?
Arrays, objects, and long fields cannot be represented losslessly in DBF; review normalization warnings.
Can points and polygons be mixed?
Not in one reliable SHP; split by geometry type first.
Is GeoJSON uploaded?
Processing runs in this browser tab; the file is not uploaded to FreeTool to perform the task.