Convert gpx to shp

Conversion of gpx file format to shp file format ^beta

Search for gpx to shp converter or software able to handle these file types.

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Convert GPS eXchange format to ESRI ArcView shapefile.

We have found 4 software records in our database eligible for .gpx to .shp file format conversion.

It seems that an export of shapes from GPX Exchange files (.gpx) to ESRI Arcview shape file (.shp) is possible and gpx to shp conversion can be achieved with programs such as GPSMapEdit, Terrain Navigator or similar editor / convertor of navigation data.

Updated: May 17, 2022

Microsoft Windows software - convert gpx to shp on Windows

Terrain Navigator

A dedicated GIS and navigation software

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
Convert from gpx file	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
to shp file	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No

The tables with software actions are a good pointer for what a certain program does with various file types and often may give users a good hint how to perform certain file conversion, for example the above-mentioned gpx to shp. However, it is not perfect and sometimes can show results which are not really usable because of how certain programs work with files and the possible conversion is thus actually not possible at all.

GPSMapEdit

A commercial converter of various GPS maps

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
gpx	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
shp	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

MyGeodata Cloud

An online GIS converter

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
gpx	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
shp	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Multiplatform software - convert gpx to shp on any platform

QGIS

A Free and Open Source Geographic Information System

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
gpx	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
shp	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

Additional links: Open gpx file, Open shp file

GPX

Files with gpx extension can be usually found as map/navigation data in GPS eXchange format file used to exchange GPS data between various applications and devices.

SHP

Files with shp file extension are generally geospatial vector data files used in ESRI GIS software. Later adopted by other vendors. Should not be confused with AutoCAD shape files, different format just sharing same extension.

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