.SHP file extension - AutoCAD shape file or source file for text fonts
What is shp file? How to open shp files?
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.
The default software associated to open shp file:
Company or developer:
Autodesk, Inc.
List of software applications associated to the .shp file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
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).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting shp files.
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.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with shp file by default:
AutoCAD
Other suggested software:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max)
