Convert.Guru

GWD Converter

Convert GWD files online for free


Drop or upload your .GWD file

How to convert your GWD file

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


Convert GWD to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to GWD

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

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

About GWD files

GWD files are specialized file formats often associated with GeoMedia, a software used for geospatial data analysis and visualization. These files store complex geographic data, which can pose challenges when converting to more common formats due to their unique structure and data intricacies.

While converting GWD files, one can opt for software solutions like GDAL or FME. These tools support conversion to multiple formats such as .shp, .kml, .kmz, .geojson, and .gpx. However, using these programs can be complex and may require a steep learning curve.

One of the main challenges in converting GWD files is preserving data integrity and ensuring that spatial data and metadata are accurately transferred. Incompatibilities between different software versions can also complicate conversion. Moreover, GWD files might be large, making manual conversion tedious and time-consuming.

Despite these challenges, Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly platform to convert GWD files. Users can drag and drop their GWD files onto the webpage for seamless conversion to their desired formats. This process is not only efficient but also minimizes the risk of data loss or corruption.

By choosing Convert.Guru, users can bypass the complexities involved in manual conversions and rely on a secure, reliable service to meet their file format needs effortlessly.


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

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