File Geodatabase

A Comprehensive Guide to Common ArcMap File Extensions

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A Comprehensive Guide to Common ArcMap File Extensions

Are you often confused by the variety of file extensions in ArcMap, constantly screaming “Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?” Good news for everyone, Renowned Instructor Yan Lei from Zhongke Dixin brings you the most detailed analysis of ArcMap suffixes, be sure to bookmark it! 01 .SHP Shapefile file extension, currently … Read more

Differences Between ShapeFile and File Geodatabase (GDB)

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Differences Between ShapeFile and File Geodatabase (GDB)

Shapefile and File Geodatabase (GDB) are two commonly used spatial data formats in ArcGIS, each with its own characteristics and advantages. The following are the main differences between these two formats: Storage Capacity: Shapefile: The maximum size of a single shapefile is 2GB. File Geodatabase: A single file geodatabase can store up to 1TB of … Read more