I cannot open a GEOJSON file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with GEOJSON files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening GEOJSON will be resolved!
GEOJSON File Extension
- File type GeoJSON Format
- File developer GeoJSON
- File category GIS Files
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What is a(n) GEOJSON file?
GEOJSON (GeoJSON Format) is an open standard file format used for representing and storing geographical data and related attributes. It is based on the JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format, and it supports features such as points, lines, polygons, and multi-polygons. GeoJSON objects can include additional properties such as name, description, and properties.
The GeoJSON file format is easy to use and widely supported by many different tools used for geographical data analysis. It can be used to represent virtually any location or feature on Earth. Moreover, GeoJSON can be used to transfer data between applications in a compact, platform-independent format.
How to open GEOJSON file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with GEOJSON extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports GEOJSON files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open GEOJSON files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support GEOJSON files
Step 2. Verify whether GEOJSON files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports GEOJSON files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with GEOJSON files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support GEOJSON files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open GEOJSON files with the selected program.
Changing GEOJSON file association in registry
File association for GEOJSON files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check GEOJSON file for other errors
- GEOJSON file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening GEOJSON files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected GEOJSON file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For GEOJSON files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
