Shapefile - Wikipedia
The shapefile format is a digital vector storage format for storing geographic location and associated attribute information. This format lacks the capacity to store topological information. …
What is a shapefile?—ArcMap | Documentation - Esri
A shapefile is a simple, nontopological format for storing the geometric location and attribute information of geographic features. Geographic features in a shapefile can be represented by …
Cartographic Boundary Files - Shapefile - Census.gov
Oct 30, 2024 · A shapefile is a geospatial data format for use in geographic information system (GIS) software. For KML versions of these files, please see our Cartographic Boundary Files - …
ArcGIS Shapefile Files Types & Extensions - GIS Geography
ArcGIS shapefile files are composed of mandatory files (SHP, SHX and DBF) and optional files (PRJ, XML, SBN and SBX). This article lists their functions.
What is a Shapefile? Everything You Need To Know About the …
These files can be used to draw shapes on maps and to encode attribute data associated with those shapes in shapefile viewer applications. One confusing thing about the term Shapefile is …
Understanding Shapefile (.shp) File Format - GIS Resources
Apr 5, 2014 · Shapefile is a vector data format for storing geographical data and associated attribute information. It is developed and regulated by Esri as open specification for data …
ESRI Shapefile - Library of Congress
May 9, 2024 · Format Description for ESRI_shape -- The Shapefile format stores non-topological geometry and attribute information for the spatial features in a data set. The geometry for a …
Shapefile Explained: What It Is, How It Works & Key Benefits
Mar 17, 2025 · Originally developed by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute), shapefiles store geographic information as vector data, including points, lines, and polygons. …
How to Use Shapefiles in ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro: Step-by-Step …
Jun 13, 2025 · Shapefiles are one of the most common geospatial data formats used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). They consist of multiple component files (such as …
Shapefile file extensions—ArcMap | Documentation - Esri
A shapefile is one of the spatial data formats that you can work with and edit in ArcGIS. The shapefile format defines the geometry and attributes of geographically referenced features in …