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Convert CSV to SHP

File Extension	CSV
Full Name	Comma Separated Value Format

The file extension .csv refers to a popular file type known as the comma separated value files. These are mostly used as open data set files.The file structure of the CSV file as the name suggests is mostly based on the separation of data using a delimiter which in most cases is a comma (,).

File Extension	SHP
Full Name	ESRI ArcView Shape Format

File with a .SHP extension contains a 3D or 2D image stored with polygons defined by apexes, sections and surfaces. It is a vector graphic file.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CSV") to another (referred to as "SHP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CSV file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format CSV to format SHP becomes essential.

So, how can we perform CSV to SHP file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format CSV and transforming it into format SHP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CSV to SHP converters.

Conversion from CSV to SHP

CSV to SHP

How to convert the CSV file to SHP?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CSV to SHP. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the CSV file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file CSV, the format of which you are going to change
Load the CSV file to the application
Select the output format of the SHP file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file SHP on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted SHP file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the CSV format:

Other conversions
to the SHP format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.