View ESRI Shapefile Online for Free
Instantly render Shapefile geometries, query .dbf attribute tables, and export to modern GIS formats without uploading your data to any server.
Launch GeoEditor for ESRI Shapefile
Instant hardware-accelerated 3D viewer. No installation or account required.
Why Engineers Choose GeoEditor for ESRI Shapefile
Confidential & Private
All vector decoding executes locally in browser WebAssembly. Complies with strict client confidentiality standards.
Full Coordinate Support
Handles international coordinate systems, UTM zones, State Plane, and British National Grid with automatic transformation.
Search & Data Filter
Search properties by name, numerical range, or geographic radius directly on the client canvas.
Instant Multi-Format Export
Convert viewed Shapefiles into GeoJSON, FlatGeobuf, KML, or GeoParquet with a single click.
Technical Capabilities & Specs
| Supported File Types | .shp (shape), .dbf (attributes), .shx (index), .prj (projection) |
|---|---|
| Supported Geometries | Point, PointZ, PolyLine, PolyLineZ, Polygon, PolygonZ |
| Coordinate System | Automatic reprojection to EPSG:3857 / EPSG:4326 |
| Client Framework | MapLibre GL JS + WebAssembly shapefile parser |
How to Open & Inspect ESRI Shapefile in 3 Steps
Drop Your .zip Archive
Drag your zipped Shapefile folder or drag .shp, .shx, and .dbf files simultaneously into the browser.
Inspect Layers & Symbology
Toggle fill opacity, stroke width, attribute labels, and 3D extrusion heights.
Download Converted Layers
Keep your data clean and updated by downloading as GeoJSON or GeoParquet.
Frequently Asked Questions About ESRI Shapefile
Do I have to register an account to view my Shapefile?+
No. GeoEditor is completely free and requires no sign-up or credit card.
What if my shapefile is missing a .prj file?+
If no .prj file is found, GeoEditor defaults to WGS84 (EPSG:4326) and offers a projection selector to assign the correct CRS.
Can I view large parcels or road networks?+
Yes. GeoEditor handles datasets with tens of thousands of features smoothly using GPU-backed WebGL rendering.
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