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Open GEOJSON File

The GEOJSON and JSON formats come to be substituted for the Shapefile format, created by ESRI in the late 90s, which, despite being one of the most widespread ways of working with vector files in Geographic Information Systems, are gaining ground in utility and versatility.

JSON

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) allows you to exchange data in a simple way, but above all, readable and easy to understand. JSON files are widely used in the web environment when exchanging information.

GEOJSON

GEOJSON files introduce an enhancement to JSON files and specialize in exchanging GIS data.

The GEOJSON format appeared in 2008 and can represent a geometry, a phenomenon or a collection of phenomena of a geographical nature.

In said GEOJSON we would have on the one hand the geometry and on the other the attributes associated with said information.

GEOJSON is a perfectly suitable replacement for the Shapefile in many scenarios (visualization and data exchange).

The GEOJSON format is quite accessible, various websites allow us to directly download the information in GEOJSON.

You can also start from a shapefile and convert it into GEOJSON to create a simple web map.

For more information refer to GeoJSON Wiki.

How Can I Open GEOJSON File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GEOJSON file is to find a GEOJSON file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GEOJSON file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GEOJSON file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GEOJSON file opener then try to search online for "GEOJSON viewer", "application to open GEOJSON file" or "open GEOJSON file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GEOJSON file

How Can I Open GEOJSON File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GEOJSON file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GEOJSON file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GEOJSON file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GEOJSON file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GEOJSON file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GEOJSON file then try to search for "GEOJSON viewer", "application to open GEOJSON file" or "read GEOJSON file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GEOJSON file

How Can I Open GEOJSON File on Android

If you downloaded a GEOJSON file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GEOJSON file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GEOJSON".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GEOJSON viewer", "GEOJSON file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open GEOJSON File on iPhone or iPad

To open GEOJSON File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GEOJSON file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GEOJSON". This way you can find apps which can open GEOJSON files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GEOJSON viewer" or "GEOJSON file" online in your favorite search engine.

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