How to open .shp file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .shp file. The full name of the file is ESRI Shapefile. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is ESRI.

Programs using this file extension: .shp

Programs using this file extension: .shp

The file extension .shp can be used by another programs. If you have some useful information about .shp file type that may help other users HowOpen.org, please send them to us and we’ll update our database.

Visiting our website you are probably asking yourself:

• What application can open .shp file?
• How to open .shp file?
• What is .shp file?
• How can I convert .shp file?
• Where can I find informations about .shp file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)

We hope we have given you enough informations about this file type. Otherwise you can search some informations about .shp extension on Wikipedia.org.