GIS data tips, format guides, and geospatial tool updates from GeoDataViewer https://geodataviewer.com/blog/ en-us Thu, 07 May 2026 14:14:21 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/extract-pois-from-osm-and-overture/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/extract-pois-from-osm-and-overture/ Extract EV charging and gas station POIs from NYC OSM data with osmium, and compare with Overture Maps' GeoParquet pipeline. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geo-data-viewer-vscode-extension/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geo-data-viewer-vscode-extension/ Preview 10+ geospatial formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, PMTiles) directly inside VS Code with Kepler.gl rendering. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/gis-data-viewer-comparison/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/gis-data-viewer-comparison/ Compare GIS viewers from ArcGIS and QGIS to Kepler.gl and GeoDataViewer. Desktop vs browser, cost, format support, and speed. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-geoparquet/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-geoparquet/ Learn what GeoParquet is, why it works well for large geospatial datasets, how browser rendering works today, and where deck.gl fits next. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/filegdb-vs-geopackage/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/filegdb-vs-geopackage/ FileGDB vs GeoPackage compared: portability, ecosystem support, multi-layer datasets, and when to convert between formats. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geojson-vs-geopackage/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geojson-vs-geopackage/ GeoJSON vs GeoPackage compared: size, portability, multi-layer support, and when to convert for web maps or GIS workflows. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geojson-vs-shapefile/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geojson-vs-shapefile/ GeoJSON vs Shapefile compared: structure, file packaging, web friendliness, and when it makes sense to convert between formats. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geoparquet-vs-geopackage/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/geoparquet-vs-geopackage/ GeoParquet vs GeoPackage compared: performance, storage model, interoperability, and which one fits analytics vs GIS exchange. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/gml-vs-geojson/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/gml-vs-geojson/ GML vs GeoJSON compared: structure, size, validation, and the best choice for GIS, web maps, and data exchange—plus when to convert. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/gpx-vs-geojson/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/gpx-vs-geojson/ GPX vs GeoJSON compared: what each format stores, common use cases, and when to convert GPX tracks into GeoJSON. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/how-to-convert-dwg-to-geojson/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/how-to-convert-dwg-to-geojson/ Convert DWG to GeoJSON step-by-step in your browser. Preview the layer, export GeoJSON, and troubleshoot common DWG conversion issues. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/how-to-open-shapefile-online/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/how-to-open-shapefile-online/ Step-by-step: open a Shapefile online in your browser, upload the required sidecar files, and troubleshoot missing .dbf/.shx/.prj issues. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/kml-vs-geojson/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/kml-vs-geojson/ KML vs GeoJSON explained: compatibility, typical use cases, and the simplest way to open and convert files for modern web mapping. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/mapinfo-vs-shapefile/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/mapinfo-vs-shapefile/ MapInfo vs Shapefile compared: sidecar files, compatibility, and when to convert TAB or MIF/MID datasets into Shapefile or GeoJSON. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/shapefile-vs-geopackage/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/shapefile-vs-geopackage/ Shapefile vs GeoPackage compared: portability, attributes, CRS handling, performance, and when it’s worth converting your data. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-a-shapefile/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-a-shapefile/ What is a Shapefile and why does it include multiple sidecar files? Learn how Shapefile works, common issues, and how to open Shapefiles online. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-filegdb/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-filegdb/ Learn what an ESRI File Geodatabase (FileGDB) is, what it’s used for, and how to open or convert FileGDB datasets online. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-geojson/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-geojson/ 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. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-geopackage/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-geopackage/ Learn what a GeoPackage (GPKG) file is, what it’s used for, and how to open or convert GeoPackage data online in your browser. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-gml/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-gml/ Learn what GML is, why it’s used in GIS and OGC services, and how to open or convert GML files online in your browser. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-gpx/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-gpx/ What is a GPX file and what is it used for? Learn how GPX stores tracks, routes, and waypoints, and how to open or convert GPX online. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-kml-kmz/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-kml-kmz/ 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. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-mapinfo/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/what-is-mapinfo/ Learn what MapInfo TAB and MIF/MID files are, how sidecar files work, and how to open or convert MapInfo datasets online. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/understanding-gml-and-geodataviewer-support/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/understanding-gml-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. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://geodataviewer.com/blog/introducing-geodataviewer/ https://geodataviewer.com/blog/introducing-geodataviewer/ A secure, local-first GIS data viewer and converter directly in your browser. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT