Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .shp file [ add info ]
SHP files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing SHP file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with SHP extension. However, it should be remembered that SHP file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is ESRI ArcView Shape Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning SHP files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with SHP extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.shp file extension
Category: 3D&CAD Files
OS | Software |
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Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 |
.shp file extension
Category: GPS&GIS Files
OS | Software |
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ACD Systems Canvas 12 ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Safe Software FME Desktop ERDAS IMAGINE TatukGIS Viewer |
If SHP file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a SHP file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open SHP file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing SHP in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit SHP format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.