View Shapefile Online — No QGIS Required
Upload a Shapefile as a .zip bundle (containing .shp, .dbf, and .shx) and Maparz renders it on an interactive map instantly. Perfect for quickly inspecting GIS data without opening QGIS or ArcGIS. Works entirely in your browser.
Shapefile viewer & converter
About the Shapefile format
Shapefile (SHP) is the de-facto standard vector format developed by Esri. A shapefile is actually a collection of at least three files: .shp (geometry), .dbf (attributes), and .shx (index). Despite its age, it remains the most widely-supported format across GIS desktop software including ArcGIS and QGIS. Shapefiles support points, lines, and polygons but are limited to 2 GB in size and 10-character field names. When sharing shapefiles, always bundle them into a .zip archive.
Strengths
- +Universal compatibility with all GIS software
- +Stable, well-documented format
- +Supported natively by QGIS, ArcGIS, GRASS
Limitations
- −10-character field name limit
- −No support for topology
- −Multiple mandatory sidecar files
- −2 GB file size limit
Frequently asked questions
Q.Do I need to upload all Shapefile component files?
Upload your files as a .zip bundle containing .shp, .dbf, and .shx. You can also upload just the .shp file if you only need to check the geometry without attributes.
Q.What if my Shapefile is in a projected coordinate system?
Maparz automatically reprojects to WGS 84 for map display. Your original coordinate system is preserved if you convert or download.
Q.Can I view the attribute table?
The map preview shows features from the .dbf file. To explore attributes, convert to GeoJSON and open in geojson.io or paste into a text editor.
Q.How large can my Shapefile be?
Up to 50 MB as a ZIP bundle. Most administrative boundaries, road networks, and point datasets fall well within this limit.