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Extracting POIs from OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps: A Practical Guide
Extract EV charging and gas station POIs from NYC OSM data with osmium, and compare with Overture Maps' GeoParquet pipeline.
Blog
Latest news, updates and tutorials from the GeoDataViewer team.
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View GIS Files Without Leaving VS Code: Meet Geo Data Viewer Fast
Preview 10+ geospatial formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, PMTiles) directly inside VS Code with Kepler.gl rendering.
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Comprehensive Comparison of GIS Data Viewers: From Desktop to Browser
Compare GIS viewers from ArcGIS and QGIS to Kepler.gl and GeoDataViewer. Desktop vs browser, cost, format support, and speed.
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What Is GeoParquet? Columnar Geospatial Data for Analytics
Learn what GeoParquet is, why it works well for large geospatial datasets, how browser rendering works today, and where deck.gl fits next.
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FileGDB vs GeoPackage: ESRI Geodatabase vs Open Container
FileGDB vs GeoPackage compared: portability, ecosystem support, multi-layer datasets, and when to convert between formats.
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GeoJSON vs GeoPackage: Web Interchange vs GIS Container
GeoJSON vs GeoPackage compared: size, portability, multi-layer support, and when to convert for web maps or GIS workflows.
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GeoJSON vs Shapefile: Which Format Should You Use?
GeoJSON vs Shapefile compared: structure, file packaging, web friendliness, and when it makes sense to convert between formats.
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GeoParquet vs GeoPackage: Analytics Format vs GIS Container
GeoParquet vs GeoPackage compared: performance, storage model, interoperability, and which one fits analytics vs GIS exchange.
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GML vs GeoJSON: What’s the Difference?
GML vs GeoJSON compared: structure, size, validation, and the best choice for GIS, web maps, and data exchange—plus when to convert.
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GPX vs GeoJSON: Tracks vs Web Mapping Data
GPX vs GeoJSON compared: what each format stores, common use cases, and when to convert GPX tracks into GeoJSON.
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How to Convert DWG to GeoJSON (Online, No Upload)
Convert DWG to GeoJSON step-by-step in your browser. Preview the layer, export GeoJSON, and troubleshoot common DWG conversion issues.
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How to Open a Shapefile Online (with .dbf, .shx, .prj)
Step-by-step: open a Shapefile online in your browser, upload the required sidecar files, and troubleshoot missing .dbf/.shx/.prj issues.
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KML vs GeoJSON: When Should You Convert?
KML vs GeoJSON explained: compatibility, typical use cases, and the simplest way to open and convert files for modern web mapping.
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MapInfo vs Shapefile: TAB/MIF vs .SHP for GIS Exchange
MapInfo vs Shapefile compared: sidecar files, compatibility, and when to convert TAB or MIF/MID datasets into Shapefile or GeoJSON.
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Shapefile vs GeoPackage: Which Format Should You Use?
Shapefile vs GeoPackage compared: portability, attributes, CRS handling, performance, and when it’s worth converting your data.
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What Is a Shapefile? (.shp + .dbf + .shx Explained)
What is a Shapefile and why does it include multiple sidecar files? Learn how Shapefile works, common issues, and how to open Shapefiles online.
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What Is FileGDB? ESRI File Geodatabase Explained
Learn what an ESRI File Geodatabase (FileGDB) is, what it’s used for, and how to open or convert FileGDB datasets online.
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What Is GeoJSON? A Simple Format for Web Mapping
What is GeoJSON and why is it so common in web maps and APIs? Learn the structure, use cases, limitations, and how to open GeoJSON online.
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What Is a GeoPackage (GPKG)? A Modern GIS Container Format
Learn what a GeoPackage (GPKG) file is, what it’s used for, and how to open or convert GeoPackage data online in your browser.
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What Is KML and KMZ? Google Earth Formats Explained
Learn what KML and KMZ are, what they’re used for, and how to open or convert KML/KMZ to GeoJSON for modern web mapping.
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Understanding GML (Geography Markup Language) and GeoDataViewer Support
Learn what GML is, how it compares to GeoJSON, common use cases, and how to open and visualize GML files using GeoDataViewer.
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Introducing GeoDataViewer
A secure, local-first GIS data viewer and converter directly in your browser.