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GeoPackage

.gpkg.geopackage

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GeoPackage is an open standard defined by OGC, implemented on SQLite database technology. It is a single container file that can simultaneously store vector features, raster imagery, attribute tables, and map tiles. GeoPackage requires no database server and can be used directly on mobile devices and desktop applications, making it an ideal choice for modern GIS data exchange.

Specifications

Standard: OGC

MIME: application/geopackage+sqlite2

Key Features

Single file container that can store vector, raster, and attribute data simultaneously
SQLite-based with SQL queries and indexing for excellent access performance
OGC open standard with no patent or licensing restrictions

Advantages

Self-contained single file, easy to manage and transfer
Spatial indexing support, excellent query performance for large datasets
Cross-platform compatible, can be used directly on mobile devices

Limitations

Does not support concurrent multi-user writes
Single database file size limited by SQLite constraints

Common Use Cases

Offline data storage for mobile GIS applications
GIS data archiving and exchange
Modern replacement for Shapefile in data exchange

Related Tools

GEOPACKAGE → GEOJSON CSV → GEOPACKAGE