Convert.Guru

GKX Converter

Convert GKX files online for free


Drop or upload your .GKX file

How to convert your GKX file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your GKX file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert GKX to another file type

The converter easily converts your GKX file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.

  • GKX to SHP
  • GKX to KML
  • GKX to KMZ
  • GKX to GPX
  • GKX to GEOJSON
  • GKX to TOPOJSON
  • GKX to TIF
  • GKX to TIFF
  • GKX to ECW
  • GKX to SID
  • GKX to IMG
  • GKX to DEM

Convert a file to GKX

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the GKX file type—in the best quality.

  • LAZ to GKX
  • KMZ to GKX
  • DTM to GKX
  • CSV to GKX
  • DEM to GKX
  • PRJ to GKX
  • LAS to GKX
  • GPX to GKX
  • DSM to GKX
  • SHP to GKX
  • DBF to GKX
  • KML to GKX

About GKX files

GKX files are specialized file formats often used in specific software environments, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and certain simulation software. While they are robust for their intended purposes, converting GKX files to more universally accessible formats can be challenging. This is because GKX files may contain complex data structures that are difficult to translate accurately using traditional conversion methods.

For those looking to convert GKX files, there are several desktop software options available. GNU Octave, a high-level programming language primarily intended for numerical computations, can be used to open and convert GKX files, although the process might require scripting knowledge. Another option is QGIS, a popular open-source GIS application, which offers some support for GKX file manipulation.

Conversion possibilities include converting GKX files to formats such as CSV, TXT, and JSON, which are more widely supported across different platforms and software. However, each conversion carries the risk of data loss or misinterpretation, especially if the GKX file contains intricate data relationships.

Despite these challenges, converting GKX files remains necessary for those who need to share or analyze data across different systems. It is important to keep in mind that not all conversion tools will perfectly preserve the data integrity or the original formatting of the GKX file.

Given these considerations, using an easy and reliable service like Convert.Guru becomes essential. The website offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface to convert GKX files to a variety of formats without the usual hassle, ensuring both safety and reliability in the conversion process.


The GKX 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 GKX converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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