Shapefile
Esri's multi-file vector format (.shp/.shx/.dbf/.prj) still ubiquitous for exchange.
| Category | Core libraries & formats |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Vector formats |
| Tool kind | Format/Standard |
| Licence | LicenseRef-Proprietary
Project's wording: Proprietary (published Esri spec) |
| Open source | no |
| Language | Not stated |
| Interfaces | Not stated |
| How an agent calls it | Not stated |
| Install | Not stated |
| Project status | maintained |
| Website | https://www.esri.com/content/dam/esrisites/sitecore-archive/Files/Pdfs/library/whitepapers/pdfs/shapefile.pdf |
| Notes | Legacy limits (10-char fields, 2 GB). |
| Also listed under | Not stated |
| Registry status | active |
| Related | Not stated |