File extension vrt is used for a special virtual exchange format used in the GDAL Geospatial Data Abstraction Library.

There are 2 other file types using
the VRT file extension!

vrt icon.vrt - Viscape for Netscape Navigator data

vrt icon.vrt - Autodesk profile definition

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VRT file extension - GDAL Virtual Format

What is vrt file? How to open vrt files?

File type specification:

GIS, GPS navigation and map file type icon GIS, GPS navigation and map file type

File extension vrt is used for a specific file format created by the Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL). It allows a virtual dataset to be derived from other datasets that GDAL can read.

This format enables raster data to be virtually represented. This indicates that instead of being physically stored in the file, the data is referred to from other files. Complex processes like as subsetting, mosaicking, and real-time reprojection of raster data are made possible by this.

Updated: February 21, 2024

Help how to open:

Except for GDAL, these files can be read in some GIS software, for example ArcGIS.

How to convert:

Special GIS converter exist and may help users to transfer or transform their maps and other navigation data between programs or devices.

For general information try to look at:
Basic info how to convert GIS, GPS or map files

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

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Software that open vrt file - GDAL Virtual Format

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

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