How to use SHP to GeoJSON
A Shapefile is a file set, not one file. The reliable input is a ZIP with matching SHP/DBF/SHX/PRJ names; missing CRS information is never guessed.
- Choose a ZIP containing matching .shp, .dbf, .shx, and optional .prj.
- Review detected layer, feature count, geometry type, and field encoding.
- Preview bounds and sample properties to catch coordinate errors.
- Download UTF-8 GeoJSON and retain the original ZIP for traceability.
What this tool helps with
- One-off conversion without QGIS
- Preserves common DBF attributes
- Processing runs in this browser tab; the file is not uploaded to FreeTool to perform the task.
Compatibility and limitations
- Missing or wrong PRJ prevents reliable WGS84 conversion
- Unspecified DBF encoding can corrupt non-Latin text
- No geodatabase, spatial-index, or topology repair
Frequently asked questions
Why use a ZIP?
SHP geometry and DBF attributes are separate; a ZIP keeps the required companions together.
Why are coordinates off the map?
The PRJ may be missing or wrong; verify the source CRS in GIS software.
Is the data uploaded?
Processing runs in this browser tab; the file is not uploaded to FreeTool to perform the task.