How to convert your HGT file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your HGT file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert HGT to another file type
The converter easily converts your HGT file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- HGT to TIFF
- HGT to DEM
- HGT to PNG
- HGT to SHP
- HGT to KML
- HGT to KMZ
- HGT to GPX
- HGT to GEOJSON
- HGT to TOPOJSON
- HGT to TIF
- HGT to ECW
- HGT to SID
Convert a file to HGT
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the HGT file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to HGT
- KMZ to HGT
- DTM to HGT
- CSV to HGT
- DEM to HGT
- PRJ to HGT
- LAS to HGT
- GPX to HGT
- DSM to HGT
- SHP to HGT
- DBF to HGT
- KML to HGT
About HGT files
HGT files are digital elevation models that are used to store terrain elevation data. They are commonly used in geographic information systems (GIS) and geographic mapping applications. The HGT file format is based on the raster data model and is composed of a series of elevation points in a grid pattern. It is a binary file format and is not human-readable. It is typically used to store terrain data for digital maps and 3D models.
HGT files can be converted to other formats using software such as GDAL, QGIS, and ArcGIS Pro. Conversion of HGT files can be challenging due to the large size of the file, the complex data structure, and the need to preserve the accuracy of the data. It is important to consider the target format and the desired output when converting HGT files. For example, some formats may not support the full range of data stored in the HGT file.
HGT files can be difficult to work with and may require specialized software and knowledge. For this reason, it is often easier and more convenient to use a free online service such as Convert.Guru to convert HGT files. Convert.Guru offers a simple and easy-to-use interface for converting HGT files to other formats such as GeoTIFF, DXF, and KML.
The HGT 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 HGT converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.