Shapefile to GeoTIFF converter
Upload your Shapefile file and get GeoTIFF in a couple of minutes: osm2cdr reads the geometry of your file and hands you a ready GeoTIFF straight away. Processing runs on our servers, the result is ready to download as soon as it finishes, and files up to 50 MB are supported. And if you have no file of your own, or need a fresh map of an area, osm2cdr builds GeoTIFF straight from the OpenStreetMap map: you simply pick an area on the map, choose the GeoTIFF format and download the result with up-to-date OSM data — with layers for buildings, roads, water and features.
How Shapefile differs from GeoTIFF
| Format | Extension | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shapefile | .shp | GIS | ArcGIS, QGIS, spatial analysis, cartography |
| GeoTIFF | .tif | Raster | GIS analysis, remote sensing, CAD base maps, orthophotos |
How to get GeoTIFF on osm2cdr
- 1Select an area on the map on the osm2cdr home page
- 2Choose the GeoTIFF format and, if needed, a style and CRS
- 3Click Export and download the ready GeoTIFF file
GeoTIFF format properties
| Extension | .tif |
| Type | Raster |
| Purpose | GIS analysis, remote sensing, CAD base maps, orthophotos |
When you need GeoTIFF
The main scenario is simple: you already have a Shapefile file — upload it and osm2cdr returns GeoTIFF, ready to use in a dedicated program (editing, printing, analysis, embedding in a project). The alternative is for when you have no file at hand or need a fresh map of an area: the same GeoTIFF is then built straight from up-to-date OpenStreetMap data for your chosen area, split into layers for buildings, roads, water and features.
What changes when going Shapefile → GeoTIFF
Drop in a Shapefile file and osm2cdr reads its geometry and returns GeoTIFF; and with no file of your own, the same GeoTIFF is built straight from the OpenStreetMap map for your chosen area. Either way the data model changes. Going Shapefile → GeoTIFF, vector objects are rasterised into geo-referenced pixels: the resolution is fixed and per-object editing and attributes are lost. Such a raster suits layer overlays and remote-sensing work. osm2cdr draws OpenStreetMap data and outputs GeoTIFF directly, with no intermediate Shapefile file.
Upload your own Shapefile file → GeoTIFF
No need to hunt for a third-party converter anymore: drop your Shapefile file in the form above and osm2cdr will read the geometry and hand you a ready GeoTIFF. Files up to 50 MB are supported; processing runs on our servers and the result is ready to download as soon as it finishes.
FAQ: Shapefile → GeoTIFF
Can I upload my Shapefile file?
Yes, now you can: upload your Shapefile file right on this page and osm2cdr will read the geometry and convert it to GeoTIFF. Files up to 50 MB are supported. If the data comes from OpenStreetMap, you can skip the upload entirely — we'll export the map straight into GeoTIFF.
Is it free?
Yes, exporting an OpenStreetMap map to GeoTIFF on osm2cdr is free. Select an area, the GeoTIFF format and download the result.
Which programs open GeoTIFF?
The GeoTIFF format opens in dedicated programs for its category. See the GeoTIFF format page for the full list and details.
Why is this better than an online Shapefile → GeoTIFF converter?
An online converter caps the result quality at the quality of the source Shapefile file. osm2cdr takes data from the OpenStreetMap source and builds GeoTIFF with correct layers directly — with no loss on an intermediate Shapefile file.