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Shapefile Viewer Online

Open SHP files in your browser and see the geometry and attributes on an interactive map. Drop in a zipped Shapefile — no ArcGIS, no QGIS, no signup.

Drag & drop your zipped Shapefile (.zip) or .shp file here

or click to browse — your file never leaves your device

Your map will appear here once you load a file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I open an SHP file without GIS software?

Drag a ZIP containing your Shapefile onto the drop zone above, or click to browse for it. The geometry is drawn on an interactive map straight away, with nothing to install and no account needed.

Why do I need to upload a ZIP rather than just the .shp?

A Shapefile is not one file but a set. The .shp holds only the geometry — attributes live in the .dbf, the index in the .shx, and the coordinate system in the .prj. Zipping them together keeps the set intact. You can drop a lone .shp to see the shapes, but the attribute values will be missing.

Which files should the ZIP contain?

At minimum .shp, .shx and .dbf, all sharing the same base name. Include the .prj as well so the coordinate system is known. Extra files such as .cpg or .sbn are ignored.

Is my Shapefile uploaded to a server?

No. The archive is unzipped and parsed entirely inside your browser and never leaves your device, so it is safe to open survey data, parcel boundaries or anything else confidential here.

What coordinate systems are supported?

The map renders WGS84 (EPSG:4326) coordinates. A Shapefile in a projected system such as a State Plane zone or UTM will appear in the wrong place — reproject it first, or convert it to GeoJSON and use the reprojection tool.

Can I convert the Shapefile after viewing it?

Yes. Convert it to GeoJSON for web mapping, to KML for Google Earth, or to CSV to work with the attribute table in a spreadsheet.

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