Convert CSV to Shapefile
Information about converting CSV files to Shapefile.
Formats
Compare vector, tabular, CAD, tile, and database-backed geodata formats.
Coordinate systems
Understand EPSG codes, projections, datums, and reprojection considerations.
Workflows
Explore common GIS data exchange paths and what to check when formats change.
Reference article
CSV
Comma-separated values (CSV) files store tabular data in plain text with each line representing a data record and fields separated by commas.
Shapefile
Shapefile is an older ESRI vector format. A single dataset consists of .shp, .shx, and .dbf files that must stay together and are often distributed together in a ZIP archive.