Convert.Guru

QGZ Converter

Convert QGZ files online for free


Drop or upload your .QGZ file

How to convert your QGZ file

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


Convert QGZ to another file type

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

  • QGZ to SHP
  • QGZ to PDF
  • QGZ to KML
  • QGZ to KMZ
  • QGZ to GPX
  • QGZ to GEOJSON
  • QGZ to TOPOJSON
  • QGZ to TIF
  • QGZ to TIFF
  • QGZ to ECW
  • QGZ to SID
  • QGZ to IMG

Convert a file to QGZ

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

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

About QGZ files

QGZ files are essentially compressed projects created by QGIS, a popular open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) application. They contain spatial data, map settings, and other project configurations, packaged into a single archive for efficient storage and sharing. For more detailed information, you can visit the Wikipedia page on QGIS.

Converting QGZ files can be challenging due to their complex structure and the specific nature of GIS data. Common target formats include QGS (uncompressed QGIS project files) and other GIS-compatible formats like SHP, KML, and GeoJSON. Tools like GDAL or QGIS itself can be used for conversion, but they require technical knowledge and can be cumbersome for the average user.

It's important to consider that converting QGZ files may result in loss of certain project configurations or metadata, making it crucial to use reliable software. Furthermore, the inherent complexity of GIS data means that improper conversion can lead to data corruption or inaccuracies.

Despite the challenges, you can easily convert QGZ files using the user-friendly Convert.Guru website. Simply drag and drop your QGZ files to this webpage for seamless conversion. Convert.Guru offers a straightforward solution, ensuring that your files are converted safely and accurately without the need for technical expertise.


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

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