.GEOJSON

GeoJSON

Learn about .geojson files - GeoJSON. Find software to open, compatibility information, and alternatives.

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GeoJSON

What is a .geojson file?

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GeoJSON is a widely used open standard geospatial data interchange format that represents geographic features with their non-spatial attributes. It's based on JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), making it human-readable and easy to parse by machines. GeoJSON supports various geometry types, including Point, LineString, Polygon, MultiPoint, MultiLineString, MultiPolygon, and GeometryCollection. These geometries can represent locations, routes, areas, and collections of these features. Each feature in a GeoJSON file is represented as a JSON object with a 'type' property (set to 'Feature'), a 'geometry' property containing the geometric representation, and a 'properties' property holding the non-spatial attributes as key-value pairs. GeoJSON is commonly used in web mapping applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and data analysis tools for storing and exchanging geographic data. Its simplicity and widespread support make it a popular choice for representing spatial information on the web and in various geospatial workflows. It is often used for displaying data on interactive maps and for performing spatial analysis.

Software Compatibility

Programs that can open and work with .geojson files

Windows

Compatible Applications

QGIS Compatible
ArcGIS Pro Compatible
GeoJSON Editor Compatible
Notepad++ (with JSON plugin) Compatible
Visual Studio Code (with GeoJSON extension) Compatible

macOS

Compatible Applications

QGIS Compatible
ArcGIS Pro Compatible
GeoJSON Editor Compatible
TextEdit Compatible
Visual Studio Code (with GeoJSON extension) Compatible

Linux

Compatible Applications

QGIS Compatible
GeoJSON Editor Compatible
gedit Compatible
vim Compatible
Visual Studio Code (with GeoJSON extension) Compatible

Mobile

Mobile Applications

GeoJSON Viewer Compatible
GIS Kit Compatible
ArcGIS Field Maps Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

About .geojson files

To open a .geojson file, you need compatible software. Here are some options:

  • QGIS
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • GeoJSON Viewer

To convert a .geojson file to another format, you can:

  1. Use compatible software Many programs that open .geojson files also allow you to save or export them to different formats.
  2. Try online conversion services: Websites like Zamzar, CloudConvert, or Online-Convert allow you to convert files between different formats without installing software.
  3. Specialized conversion tools: Search for '.geojson converter' to find tools specifically designed for this file type.

  1. Verify the file extension is correct:
  2. Update your software:
  3. Try alternative software:
  4. Check for file corruption:

Like any file type, .geojson files can be safe or potentially risky depending on their source:

  • Always scan files with antivirus software before opening
  • Keep your operating system and applications updated.
  • Be especially cautious with executable file types

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