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Basic information about SHP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SHP（*.SHP or *.shp）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SHP file yourself.

There are 9 file types using the SHP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SHP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SHP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SHP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SHP file?
How to open a SHP file?
What programs do I need to open a SHP file?
What programs help to create and edit a SHP file?
How to convert SHP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SHP file format?

1.Detail information about SHP file extension: AutoCAD Shape File Or Source File For Text Fonts

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	AutoCAD Shape File Or Source File For Text Fonts	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a AutoCAD Shape File Or Source File For Text Fonts. 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.
Windows	AutoCAD 3ds Max (3D Studio Max) PolyTrans\|CAD+DCC AutoCAD

2.Detail information about SHP file extension: Shapes File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	Shapes File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a Shapes File.
Windows	Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 CorelCAD 2017 3D Studio Max ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) FME DESKTOP MapViewer Total GIS Converter
macOS	CorelCAD 2017

3.Detail information about SHP file extension: ESRI Shapefile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	ESRI Shapefile	Category	GIS Files
Developer	ESRI	File format	Binary
Description	SHP file is a ESRI Shapefile developed by ESRI.
Windows	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Pitney Bowes MapInfo Safe Software FME Desktop ERDAS IMAGINE Golden Software Voxler TatukGIS Viewer Merkaartor Quantum GIS gvSIG uDig Nevron Software MyDraw
macOS	Merkaartor Quantum GIS uDig Nevron Software MyDraw
Linux	Merkaartor Quantum GIS gvSIG uDig
Android	Quantum GIS

4.Detail information about SHP file extension: CARE-S InfoWorks Pipe Cross-section Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	CARE-S InfoWorks Pipe Cross-section Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a CARE-S InfoWorks Pipe Cross-section Data File.
Windows	CARE-S

5.Detail information about SHP file extension: Clarion For Windows Ship List

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	Clarion For Windows Ship List	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a Clarion For Windows Ship List.
Windows	Clarion

6.Detail information about SHP file extension: Command & Conquer File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	Command & Conquer File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a Command & Conquer File.
Windows	Command and Conquer

7.Detail information about SHP file extension: PrintMaster Icon Library

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	PrintMaster Icon Library	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a PrintMaster Icon Library.

8.Detail information about SHP file extension: Blazing Paddles Shape Table

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	Blazing Paddles Shape Table	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a Blazing Paddles Shape Table.

9.Detail information about SHP file extension: Movie Maker Shape

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHP files
File type	Movie Maker Shape	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SHP file is a Movie Maker Shape.

How to convert SHP files to another file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for SHP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SHP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SHP to ADF	SHP to AI	SHP to APR	SHP to CSV
SHP to EPS	SHP to JPEG	SHP to JPG	SHP to PDF
SHP to SVG	SHP to TIFF	SHP to XLS

How to convert another files to SHP file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to SHP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SHP conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a SHP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SHP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SHP extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SHP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of SHP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a SHP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SHP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SHP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the SHP file is damaged.
Whether the SHP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the SHP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the SHP file format is incompletely.
Whether the SHP file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SHP file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SHP file.

If the SHP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.