SHP file extension. How to open and convert files with SHP file suffix

There are 7 other file types using
the SHP file extension!

.shp - ESRI ArcView shapefile

.shp - CARE-S InfoWorks pipe cross-section data

.shp - Clarion for Windows ship list

.shp - Command & Conquer game data

.shp - PrintMaster icon library

.shp - Blazing Paddles shape table

.shp - Movie Maker shape

SHP file extension - AutoCAD shape file or source file for text fonts

What is shp file? How to open shp files?

File type specification:

3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file type

shp file icon:

The shp file extension is also related to AutoCAD, a CAD development platform, developed by Autodesk, Inc.

This type of shp files are called shape files, ASCII files that use code to define specific shapes. Shapes include each letter of an SHX font and the batting symbol for the insulation linetype. It’s almost never necessary for a user to create a shape file. Also used by other AutoDesk programs.

Should not be confused with ESRI shape file file that also use SHP file extension. It is a different format used for GIS software.

Updated: March 28, 2024

The default software associated to open shp file:

AutoCAD

Company or developer:
Autodesk, Inc.

A CAD designing software with the powerful, flexible features. It is a CAD development platform that provides tools to build custom AutoCAD-based software products for specific markets. The default file formats using by AutoCAD are: DWG and DXF.

Help how to open:

You can import these shapes to AutoCAD and other programs that suport this file type.

How to convert:

Possibly can be converted to other 3D shape file formats.

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List of software applications associated to the .shp file extension

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open shp file, edit shp file, convert shp file, view shp file, play shp file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open shp file - AutoCAD shape file or source file for text fonts

Programs supporting the exension shp on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open shp file action.