Convert MapInfo TAB to Shapefile
Convert MapInfo TAB (.tab, .dat, .map, .id) to Shapefile (.shp, .dbf, .shx, .prj) online for free. Fast, accurate geospatial format conversion with CRS reprojection.
About MapInfo TAB
MapInfo TAB is a proprietary geospatial vector format used by MapInfo Professional. It stores geometry, attributes, and styling in a set of component files (.tab, .dat, .map, .id).
About Shapefile
The ESRI Shapefile is one of the most widely used geospatial vector data formats. It stores geometry and attribute data in multiple component files (.shp, .dbf, .shx, .prj).
How to Convert MapInfo TAB to Shapefile
- Upload your MapInfo TAB file (.tab, .dat, .map, .id)
- Review detected layers, features, and coordinate system
- Select Shapefile as your output format
- Choose a target coordinate reference system (optional)
- Click Convert and download your Shapefile file
Frequently Asked Questions
Upload your MapInfo TAB file to ConvertGeoData, review the detected data, select Shapefile as the output format, and click Convert. Your converted file will be ready to download in seconds.
Yes! ConvertGeoData offers free conversions for all users. No account required for basic conversions. Sign up for a Pro or Business plan for higher limits.
Yes. ConvertGeoData automatically detects your source CRS and lets you reproject to any EPSG coordinate reference system during conversion.
Shapefile files can be opened with ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, AutoCAD Map 3D and more.
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