How to open SHP file?

What is SHP file extension?

SHP is the extension most often associated with files used in 3D modeling. It is used in CAD programs, as a format for storing 3D or 2D models. Technically, SHP files are ordinary text documents. They are saved with code, which, when properly interpreted by the program, allows visualization of graphics. SHP files are most often used for engineering and architectural projects, but they also appear in video games.

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Programs that support SHP file

WINDOWS
Programs for Windows system
AutoCAD AutoCAD
3D Studio Max 3D Studio Max
CorelCAD CorelCAD
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
MapViewer MapViewer
FME DESKTOP FME DESKTOP
MAC OS
Programs for Mac OS system
CorelCAD CorelCAD
We hope we helped you solve the problem with the SHP file. If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program) - you will find more information there on the location where to download the secure setup version of the required application.
What else may cause problems?
There can be more reasons which determine that you are not able to open the SHP file (apart from the lack of the proper application installed).
First - the SHP file may be incorrectly linked (associated) with the application installed to support it. In this case, you need to change this link by yourself. To do this, right-click on the SHP file # that you want to edit, click "Open with" and then select the program from the list that you have installed. After this operation, the problems with opening the SHP file should be solved forever.
Second - the file you want to open can simply be damaged. Then, the best solution is to find a new version, or download it again from the same source as before (maybe for some reason in the previous session the download of the SHP file has not been completed and it cannot be opened properly).