Convert SHP to SKP
| 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.
| File Extension | SKP |
| Full Name | SketchUp Graphic File Format |
The .skp file extension refers to SketchUp document created with the SketchUp software. This file is a very popular format for 3D modelling.The sketchup utility software is used for quick and easy to use 3D model designs that can be generated without consuming much time.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "SHP") to another (referred to as "SKP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, SHP 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 SHP to format SKP becomes essential.
So, how can we perform SHP to SKP 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 SHP and transforming it into format SKP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of SHP to SKP converters.
Conversion from SHP to SKP
SHP to SKP
How to convert the SHP file to SKP?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of SHP to SKP. 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 SHP file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file SHP, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the SHP file to the application
- Select the output format of the SKP file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file SKP on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted SKP file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the SHP format:
Other conversions
to the SKP 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.