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WKB Converter

Convert WKB files online for free


Drop or upload your .WKB file

How to convert your WKB file

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

Convert WKB to another file type

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

  • WKB to WKT
  • WKB to GEOJSON

Convert a file to WKB

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


About WKB files

The Well-Known Binary (WKB) format is a binary standard used to represent geometric objects in a compact form, primarily for spatial database interactions. It is part of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards and is commonly used in Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. However, converting WKB files into other formats can be challenging due to their binary nature and specialized use.

One way to convert WKB files is by using specialized GIS software such as GDAL or QGIS. These applications offer robust tools for importing and exporting a variety of geographic data formats. Additionally, programming libraries like Shapely or GeoPandas for Python can be used to manipulate and convert WKB files programmatically.

Common formats to which WKB files can be converted include Shapefiles (.shp), GeoJSON (.geojson), KML (.kml), and CSV (.csv) for tabular representation. However, conversion can be hindered by factors such as data complexity and size. Moreover, maintaining data integrity during the conversion process is crucial, as WKB files often contain critical geographic information.

Despite their utility, WKB files can be cumbersome due to limited software support and the complexity of dealing with binary data. For those looking for a hassle-free conversion experience, consider using the free and easy-to-use Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your WKB files onto the Convert.Guru webpage to convert them into a variety of formats efficiently and reliably.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your WKB file.

Users also converted PX, MLM, BKG, WKT and GEOJSON files.



The WKB Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our WKB converter.

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