GeoPackage (GPKG)
A single-file SQLite-based GIS format that can store layers, attributes, and CRS metadata.
Category: Files & Data · Also known as: GPKG
Definition (expanded)
GeoPackage is a modern alternative to Shapefile. It supports multiple layers, long field names, and better metadata handling. Many GIS tools prefer it for exchange, but web apps often convert it to GeoJSON for browser workflows.
Related terms
ShapefileA legacy GIS file format (actually multiple files) often distributed as a .zip.GeoJSONA JSON format for geographic features, using objects like Feature, FeatureCollection, and geometry types like Polygon and MultiPolygon.CRS (Coordinate Reference System)A definition of how coordinates map to real locations on Earth, including projection, datum, and units.