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Convert a File Geodatabase to a shapefile — free

Got a .gdb but no ArcGIS? Zip up the folder, drop it here, check the layers on the map, and download them as shapefiles that open in QGIS, CAD and most other mapping software.

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    How to do it

    1. A .gdb is a folder — right-click it and zip it into a single .zip file.
    2. Drop your zipped .gdb file into the box above — or click “choose a file” to pick it from your device.
    3. Click “Convert to Shapefile”. DropMaps opens in a new tab with your file on the map, so you can check it looks right.
    4. The save options open by themselves, with Shapefile highlighted. Click it and the file downloads straight away.

    Questions

    Do I need an ArcGIS licence?

    No. DropMaps reads File Geodatabases by itself, and it is free to use.

    My geodatabase has several layers. How do I convert them all?

    Each layer (feature class) opens as its own layer on the map. The save options open for the first one; for the others, open the layer’s menu in the layer list and choose Export….

    Will anything change in the shapefile?

    Shapefiles only allow column names up to 10 characters, so longer names are shortened. A shapefile also holds one kind of shape (points, lines or areas), so keep those in separate layers before converting.

    Can I keep the original coordinate system?

    Yes. The file is shown in latitude and longitude, and if it came in a different coordinate system you can tick “Export in original CRS” in the save options.

    Is my file uploaded anywhere?

    No. The file is opened right in your browser, on your own computer. Nothing is sent to us unless you choose to save the map to a DropMaps account.

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