OmniConvert

Convert Shapefile to GPX

Convert a Shapefile ZIP to a GPS track file

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Drop the .shp .dbf .shx .prj .cpg files together, or one ZIP

Free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB. No account needed.

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About this conversion

Convert a Shapefile ZIP to a GPS track file. This converter processes your Shapefile ZIP file server-side and returns a GPX file instantly — no account, no software installation, and no file storage. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.

Learn more: Shapefile file format explained

How to convert Shapefile ZIP to GPX

  1. 1. Upload — drag your Shapefile ZIP file onto the converter above, or click to browse.
  2. 2. Convert — press Convert. Processing happens on secure servers in seconds.
  3. 3. Download — your GPX file downloads automatically. No sign-up required.

Convert Shapefile ZIP to GPX from the command line

curl --fail-with-body \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -F "file=@input.zip" \
  -F "conversionId=shapefile-to-gpx" \
  https://www.omniconvert.cloud/api/convert -o output.gpx

The API needs a token from a credit pack, and each API conversion uses one credit. Converting on this page stays free. API documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shapefile files do I upload?
Drop the .shp file together with its .dbf file (the attribute table) and its .prj file (the coordinate system), either as loose files or in one ZIP. No need to zip them yourself. Sidecar files such as .shx or .cpg can come along. Folders inside a ZIP are fine. If the upload holds several shapefiles, only the first .shp is converted.
Does my shapefile need to be in WGS 84?
No. If the ZIP includes the .prj file, coordinates in projected systems such as UTM, State Plane or national grids are converted to WGS 84 longitude/latitude (EPSG:4326) automatically. Without a .prj file, coordinates are copied as-is, so they must already be longitude/latitude.
How are shapefile features mapped to GPX?
Point features become GPX waypoints and line features become GPX tracks, named after the "name" attribute if there is one. Multi-part lines become one track with several segments. GPX has no polygons, so polygon shapefiles produce an empty file; use KML or GeoJSON for those.
How do I convert Shapefile ZIP to GPX?
Upload your Shapefile ZIP file above, click Convert, and download the GPX result instantly. No account or software needed.
Is converting Shapefile ZIP to GPX free?
Yes. It is free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB, with no account required. Larger files get 3 free conversions per day; beyond that, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.
Are my files stored or shared?
No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.
Do I need to install anything?
No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

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