Convert MapInfo TAB to Shapefile

Information about converting MapInfo TAB 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

MapInfo TAB

MapInfo TAB is a proprietary geospatial vector data format used by MapInfo Professional GIS software.

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.