WKT Converter

Extract text from WKT files


Drop or upload your .WKT file

How to extract text from your WKT file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your WKT file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert WKT to another file type

To convert your WKT file to another format, you need a specific desktop software for Text file types.

Convert a file to WKT

To convert other file formats to the WKT file type, you need a specific desktop software for Text file types.


About WKT files

Well-known Text (WKT) is a text markup language for representing vector geometry objects on maps. While WKT files are essential for GIS applications, they come with several limitations. Converting them to more versatile formats is often necessary for better compatibility and usability across various platforms and software.

WKT files can be converted into several formats including GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile, and GPX. Each of these formats offers unique advantages depending on your needs. GeoJSON, for instance, is widely used due to its compatibility with web applications and can be easily handled in JavaScript environments. Learn more about WKT on Wikipedia.

For converting WKT files, software like QGIS and GDAL are powerful desktop solutions. QGIS provides a user-friendly interface for converting and manipulating spatial data. GDAL, on the other hand, is a robust command-line tool for advanced users, offering extensive support for numerous formats.

However, the conversion process can be challenging. WKT files often lack metadata, making it difficult to preserve all spatial information during conversion. Additionally, certain geometric complexities in WKT may not translate seamlessly into other formats, potentially leading to data loss or inaccuracies.

Given these challenges, using a reliable conversion service is crucial. Though desktop applications are effective, they can be complex for regular users. This is why Convert.Guru is an excellent choice. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, anyone can easily convert WKT files into their desired format without hassle. Simply drag and drop your WKT files onto the Convert.Guru webpage and enjoy seamless, accurate conversions.

Convert.Guru analyzes your WKT file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted CSV, TXT, KML, DOCX, ZIP, GEOJSON and WKB files.


FAQ

If you want to convert WKT file to GEOJSON, WKB, KML, TXT, RTF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, PAGES, TEX, LATEX or MD, you can use a specific desktop software for Text file types. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….

To convert PDF, DOC, ASC, TODO, NFO, MEMO, README, DOCX, JPG, TXT, NOTE or RTF files to WKT, try a specific desktop software for Text file types.



The WKT 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 WKT converter.