What is a Shapefile?

A brief but detailed overview of what a shapefile is. Firstly the broad definition as a vector GIS format and secondly a detailed look at the structure of a shapefile and what each part means.

Not sure why you need a .shx, .prj, .dbf and .cpg file? Then this is the video for you (spoiler alert: you probably don't actually need all of them).

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[seanmcelroy]

Thank you for a very good explanation of the components of a shapefile

[hussein.abass.]

Thank you so much, that is what I have been looking for.

[ellyotieno]

Thank you, this was very useful for me

[simobahada]

Thank you for the video
Can you make edits to dbf file

[SB_.]

very useful video for complete noobs like me