Shapefile vs GeoJSON Explained: Best Format for QGIS, ArcGIS & Web Mapping
Shapefile vs GeoJSON — what's the difference and which geospatial format should YOU use?
In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Shapefile (SHP) and GeoJSON formats with real examples in QGIS and ArcGIS Pro. Whether you're a GIS beginner, web developer, or geospatial professional — this guide will help you pick the right vector data format for your project.
🔑 Quick Summary:
→ Shapefile = industry standard for desktop GIS workflows
→ GeoJSON = best choice for web mapping, APIs & lightweight data sharing
💡 Who Is This For?
• GIS beginners learning vector data formats
• Web developers building map applications (Leaflet, Mapbox, D3.js)
• Geography & geomatics students (GATE, UPSC preparation)
• Python developers using GeoPandas, Fiona & Shapely
• Geospatial professionals choosing data standards
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