Convert MapSourceTXT to SHP

Simple solution for complex geospatial data transformations.

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Why MyGeodata Converter?

  • Convenient for both occasional and regular use
  • Clean SHP for ArcGIS, QGIS, Tableau, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper or other software for displaying and processing GIS data
  • Supports many formats (vector + raster), useful in mixed GIS/CAD workflows
  • Batch uploads (ZIP and 7z supported)
  • 7,000+ coordinate systems
  • API available

Supported coordinate systems

  • WGS 84
  • WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator
  • WGS 84 / UTM zone [1-60] [N/S]
  • ETRS89
  • ETRS89 / LAEA Europe
  • ETRS89 / TM35FIN(E,N)
  • ETRS89 / Portugal TM06
  • ETRS89 / UTM zone [28-37] N (N-E)
  • NAD83
  • NAD83 / Pennsylvania South (ftUS)
  • NAD83(NSRS2007) / Texas South Central (ftUS)
  • NAD27
  • NAD27 / California zone VII
  • GDA94
  • GDA94 / MGA zone 41-59
  • GDA2020 / MGA zone 46-59
  • NZGD2000 / New Zealand Transverse Mercator 2000
  • Amersfoort / RD New
  • OSGB36 / British National Grid
  • Merchich / Nord Maroc
  • S-JTSK / Krovak East North
  • Israel 1993 / Israeli TM Grid
  • GGRS87 / Greek Grid
  • BD72 / Belgian Lambert 72
  • Dealul Piscului 1970/ Stereo 70
  • SIRGAS 2000
  • SIRGAS 2000 / UTM zone 23S
  • MAGNA-SIRGAS / Colombia Bogota zone
  • RGF93 / Lambert-93
  • ETRF2000-PL / CS92
  • HD72 / EOV
  • HTRS96 / Croatia TM
  • SWEREF99 TM
  • Merchich / Sud Maroc
  • SAD69 / UTM zone 23S
  • SAD69 / UTM zone 22S
  • Monte Mario / Italy zone 1
  • DHDN / 3-degree Gauss-Kruger zone 3
  • MGI / Austria Lambert
  • Pulkovo 1942 / Gauss-Kruger

...and 7,000+ other coordinate reference systems

Conversion from MapSourceTXT to SHP

Upload your Garmin MapSource - txt data files (typically used in software like Garmin) and convert them online in a few clicks to ESRI Shapefile format (most commonly used in software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Tableau, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper or other software for displaying and processing GIS data) or to many other formats commonly used in GIS and CAD systems.

How it works

  • 1

    Data upload

    Upload one or more Garmin MapSource - txt files (or a .ZIP / .7z archive).

  • 2

    Review and display

    Reviewing input data parameters and displaying their extent on a map.

  • 3

    Conversion options

    Settings for format options and conversion parameters.

  • 4

    Download result

    Resulting SHP files are packaged in ZIP format and ready for immediate download by the user.

Technical details

Input data
Format Garmin MapSource Text
Description Human-readable listing of GPS features for quick editing/import. Useful as an intermediate when FIT/GDB aren’t desired.
File type vector / single-file (text)
Extensions .txt
Note Plain text export of waypoints/routes/tracks from MapSource/BaseCamp.
Supported geometries POINT LINESTRING
Reference


Output data
Format ESRI Shapefile
Description Ubiquitous legacy vector; one geometry type per layer; 10-char field limits and DBF constraints. Still widely exchanged.
File type vector / multi-file
Extensions .shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj, .cpg, .sbn, .sbx
Note Minimum: .shp, .shx, .dbf; .prj for CRS; others optional indexes/encoding.
Supported geometries POINT MULTIPOINT LINESTRING MULTILINESTRING POLYGON MULTIPOLYGON
Reference  https://www.esri.com/library/whitepapers/pdfs/shapefile.pdf
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapefile
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHP file?

The ESRI Shapefile format is one of the most widely used formats for storing vector geospatial data, originally developed by Esri for its ArcGIS software. A shapefile represents geographic features such as points, lines, and polygons, along with their associated attribute data. Unlike many modern formats, a shapefile consists of multiple separate files (most importantly .shp, .shx, and .dbf), which together define the geometry, index, and attribute information of the dataset. Despite being an older format with some limitations — such as lack of support for advanced geometry types or large datasets — it remains a de facto standard in GIS and is supported by virtually all major GIS software, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and other tools.

What is the maximum allowed size of input data?

The maximum size of the uploaded file is 5 GB. If your file is larger, you can try to compress it into a ZIP file with the maximum compression level (9) or, even better, into a 7z file. The contents of the package will be automatically unpacked on the server.

How secure is my data?

All data transfers are performed using the encrypted SSL protocol, which ensures secure data transfer. Both uploaded and converted data is temporarily stored in the data center and is further processed according to the user’s request. After some time, the data is automatically deleted - there is no need to delete it manually.