Note: To export map data to a shapefile, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account
Description and example of a SHP file
SHP stands for shapefile, a file format developed and regulated by Esri. The downloaded shapefile is a compressed zip file. Inside the zip file, the individual files contain vector and attribute data for map locations. An example use for a shapefile is: you can transfer the data for a hiking trail into ArcGIS (Esri), or Google Earth Pro.
Export the SHP file
- Login to your Scribble Maps account at:
https://www.scribblemaps.com/create(Optional) To learn how to login, visit this link:
How to login / register - Open the map.
These are the possible methods:
Load a map from the Your Maps window
- In the top toolbar, click the "Menu" button.
- Under the "Export" heading, click: "Save SHP".
- (Optional) If the map has unsaved changes, you will see a pop-up displaying this message: "You have unsaved changes that will not be in the Shape File". Click:
- "Save Now" to save the changes before creating the SHP file.
(Optional) To learn how to save maps, visit this link:
Save a mapOR - "Continue" to not save the changes before creating the SHP file.
- "Save Now" to save the changes before creating the SHP file.
- You will see the downloaded file in your browser. The file's default location will usually be your computer’s "Downloads" folder. The file’s:
- Type will be: "Compressed (zipped) Folder".
- Name will end with: "_shp.zip".
See also
Export map data to a KML file - "Menu > Save KML"
Export map data to a GPX file - "Menu > Save GPX"
Export map data to a DXF file - "Menu > Save DXF"
Export map data to a CSV file - "Menu > Save CSV"
Export map data to a GeoJSON file - "Menu > Save GeoJSON"
Export map data to Google My Maps
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