How to convert your GSI file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your GSI file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert GSI to another file type
The converter easily converts your GSI file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- GSI to CSV
- GSI to DXF
- GSI to TXT
- GSI to TEXT
- GSI to SHP
- GSI to KML
- GSI to KMZ
- GSI to GPX
- GSI to GEOJSON
- GSI to TOPOJSON
- GSI to TIF
- GSI to TIFF
Convert a file to GSI
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the GSI file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to GSI
- KMZ to GSI
- DTM to GSI
- CSV to GSI
- DEM to GSI
- PRJ to GSI
- LAS to GSI
- GPX to GSI
- DSM to GSI
- SHP to GSI
- DBF to GSI
- KML to GSI
About GSI files
GSI files, commonly associated with geographical data, are used to store survey and mapping information. While these files are integral to geographic information systems (GIS), they can pose challenges when you need to convert them into more accessible formats.
GSI files are primarily used by specialized GIS software such as QGIS and ArcGIS Pro. These programs can open and manipulate GSI files, but converting them to other formats can be complex.
Key formats to which GSI files can be converted include CSV, KML, and SHP. Each of these formats offers varying degrees of compatibility and functionality with different software. For instance, CSV is perfect for spreadsheets, while KML is ideal for mapping applications like Google Earth. SHP files are widely used in various GIS applications.
Some challenges in converting GSI files involve data corruption or loss during the conversion process, especially if the software does not fully support the GSI format. Additionally, metadata and spatial references might not transfer seamlessly, leading to inaccuracies.
Despite these challenges, using the right software can mitigate these issues. For example, QGIS offers a robust platform to convert GSI files effectively. However, technical knowledge is often required to navigate these tools proficiently.
Considering these complexities, using a user-friendly platform like Convert.Guru simplifies the conversion process. By simply dragging and dropping your GSI files onto the Convert.Guru webpage, you can convert them into a variety of formats quickly and easily. This hassle-free approach makes it an essential tool for users seeking to manage their GSI files without delving into complicated software solutions.
The GSI 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 GSI converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.