IGN Converter
Convert IGN files online for free
Drop or upload your .IGN file
How to convert your IGN file
- Click Select File above, and choose your IGN file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert IGN to another file type
The converter easily converts your IGN file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- IGN to SHP
- IGN to KML
- IGN to KMZ
- IGN to GPX
- IGN to GEOJSON
- IGN to TOPOJSON
- IGN to TIF
- IGN to TIFF
- IGN to ECW
- IGN to SID
- IGN to IMG
- IGN to DEM
Convert a file to IGN
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the IGN file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to IGN
- KMZ to IGN
- DTM to IGN
- CSV to IGN
- DEM to IGN
- PRJ to IGN
- LAS to IGN
- GPX to IGN
- DSM to IGN
- SHP to IGN
- DBF to IGN
- KML to IGN
About IGN files
IGN files, used primarily for mapping and geospatial data, can be challenging to manipulate due to their specialized nature. These files are often associated with geographic information systems (GIS) and may require specific software to interpret and convert effectively.
Converting IGN files is crucial for users needing compatibility with various applications. Common target formats include JPEG, PNG, PDF, and TIFF, which are more universally recognized. Conversion can be achieved through desktop software like QGIS and GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library), both of which are powerful tools for handling geospatial data.
However, converting IGN files presents several challenges. The complexity of geospatial data can lead to loss of detail or accuracy if not handled properly. Furthermore, not all software supports IGN files natively, making the conversion process cumbersome and time-consuming.
Despite these drawbacks, IGN files remain a staple in GIS due to their detailed and precise data. Yet, they are not always user-friendly for those outside the specific field of geospatial analysis.
For an easy and reliable conversion process, we recommend using the Convert.Guru website. By simply dragging and dropping your IGN files onto the webpage, you can convert them into a wide array of formats without the hassle of downloading and configuring specialized software. This user-friendly approach ensures you maintain the quality and integrity of your data while achieving the desired output format.
The IGN 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 IGN converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.