SHP file extension

SHP file could be opened by special software. There are 2 file's types and each of them could be opened by different software. Download recommended software to open desired file format.

How to open SHP file

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File type:
Shapes File
Category:
3D image files

Different 3D design applications object file usually with a three-dimensional picture represented with polygons which are specified by verticles and lines. This file can be also a two-dimensional drawing. Several video games also reference SHP files.

How to open file with SHP extension?

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File type:
ESRI Shapefile
Developer:
ESRI
Category:
Geographic information system (GIS) files

ESRI ArcView (geographic analysis program) data set file with a list of such geographic elements as streets, points of interest and zip code boundaries. It may be used for saving point, line or area options. Every object within a SHP file stores an individual geographic element and its attributes. ArcView is provided with the ArcGIS software bundle.

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