GeoJSON to Shapefile Converter free and private
Paste GeoJSON and download a zipped ESRI Shapefile. Runs fully in your browser with no uploads. Best for Polygon and MultiPolygon exports.
Why this converter
- No uploads. Everything stays on your device.
- Built for strict Shapefile export with sane defaults for polygons.
- Downloads a standard ZIP that opens in QGIS and ArcGIS.
Going further
- Edit vertices, split, dissolve, buffer, subtract.
- Validate rings and fix self intersections in the full editor.
- Prepare polygons to order cloud free satellite data with ClearSKY.
FAQ
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs locally in your browser. Your GeoJSON stays on your device.
What GeoJSON inputs do you accept?
FeatureCollection, a single Feature, a geometry object, or a GeometryCollection. Geometry inputs are wrapped and normalized for export.
What files are in the downloaded ZIP?
A standard Shapefile set: .shp, .shx, and .dbf. If you enable PRJ, a .prj file is included too.
Which geometry types work best?
This converter is optimized for Polygon and MultiPolygon. You can export all types, but Shapefile is strict and mixed geometry datasets often need cleanup or splitting first.
What does Polygon to MultiPolygon do?
It converts Polygon features into MultiPolygon so the exported layer has a consistent geometry type. This helps some GIS tools that expect a single type per layer.
Why were some features dropped?
If polygon only export is enabled, non polygon geometries are removed. Features can also be skipped if they are missing geometry or cannot be normalized for Shapefile.
Do you fix rings and invalid polygons?
We normalize polygons for export, including closing and rewinding rings. For deeper fixes like self intersections, run the full editor validation tools first.
What happens to properties and field names?
Shapefile attributes live in a DBF table with strict limits. Field names are short and types are limited, so long keys may be truncated and complex values may be simplified.
What CRS does the exported Shapefile use?
Shapefile does not reliably store CRS unless a PRJ is present. If you include PRJ, it is labeled as WGS84 (EPSG:4326). This tool does not reproject coordinates, so your input coordinates should already match the CRS you want.
Can I edit before exporting?
Yes. Open the full editor to draw, split, dissolve, buffer, subtract, validate, and export.
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