How to open a .geojson file
Quick, free ways to open GeoJSON on any system.
A .geojson file is a Geographic JSON. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads GeoJSON yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .geojson file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .geojson. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with QGIS or VS Code.
- On Mac, use QGIS or VS Code.
- On Linux, try QGIS or VS Code.
- Still stuck? Convert the .geojson to KML, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .geojson files
Windows
- QGIS
- VS Code
- geojson.io (web)
macOS
- QGIS
- VS Code
- geojson.io (web)
Linux
- QGIS
- VS Code
- geojson.io (web)
Web
- geojson.io
- Mapbox, Leaflet
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Before you open it: Safe. GeoJSON is map data in plain text. It does not execute; a mapping tool simply draws its features.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .geojson file?
Almost always because no installed app understands GeoJSON. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I view a GeoJSON file on a map?
Paste it into geojson.io, or open it in QGIS. Both render the points and shapes instantly; a text editor shows the raw coordinates.
What coordinate order does GeoJSON use?
Longitude first, then latitude, in WGS 84. This trips people up because everyday speech says latitude first.