MapInfo TAB

.tab

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MapInfo TAB is the native vector data format of Pitney Bowes MapInfo Professional. The TAB format consists of multiple files: .tab defines table structure, .dat stores attribute data, .map stores geometry data, and .id stores object index. TAB format is widely used in enterprise GIS and commercial mapping.

Specifications

Standard: MapInfo

MIME: application/octet-stream

Key Features

MapInfo Professional native format
Supports rich attribute data and style definitions
Can be used directly in MapInfo and compatible software

Advantages

MapInfo users can use data directly without format conversion

Limitations

Consists of multiple files, inconvenient to manage
Limited support in open-source GIS software

Common Use Cases