GE Converter
Convert GE files online for free
Drop or upload your .GE file
How to convert your GE file
- Click Select File above, and choose your GE file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert GE to another file type
The converter easily converts your GE file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- GE to SHP
- GE to KML
- GE to KMZ
- GE to GPX
- GE to GEOJSON
- GE to TOPOJSON
- GE to TIF
- GE to TIFF
- GE to ECW
- GE to SID
- GE to IMG
- GE to DEM
Convert a file to GE
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the GE file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to GE
- KMZ to GE
- DTM to GE
- CSV to GE
- DEM to GE
- PRJ to GE
- LAS to GE
- GPX to GE
- DSM to GE
- SHP to GE
- DBF to GE
- KML to GE
About GE files
GE file types are primarily associated with Google Earth, a popular geospatial software that allows users to visualize satellite imagery and geographic data. These files often come in formats such as .kml (Keyhole Markup Language) and .kmz (compressed KML), which are used for storing map locations, annotations, and 3D model data.
Converting GE files can be a complex task, especially when dealing with detailed geographic information. Users may need to convert these files to formats like .gpx (GPS Exchange Format), .shp (Shapefile), .csv (Comma Separated Values), or .json (JavaScript Object Notation) for compatibility with different GIS software or to integrate with other mapping tools.
For desktop solutions, QGIS and Google Earth Engine are powerful tools that allow for conversion and manipulation of GE file formats. However, these programs have steep learning curves and require installation and system compatibility considerations.
Conversion challenges include maintaining data integrity, especially with complex 3D models or detailed annotations. Some drawbacks of GE files are their large size, which can complicate sharing and storing, and their dependence on specific software for viewing and editing.
For a simpler, more user-friendly solution, consider using Convert.Guru. This website offers a straightforward drag-and-drop interface to convert GE files into various formats without the need for complex software. By leveraging the power of Convert.Guru, you can easily convert your GE files and overcome the typical challenges associated with these formats.
The GE Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best GE converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.