Convert TopoJSON to Shapefile in C#
Export TopoJSON to Shapefile using server side APIs, without needing softwares like ArcGIS, ArcMap, QGIS or Google Earth.
How to Convert TopoJSON to Shapefile Using C#
In order to convert TopoJSON to Shapefile, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use GIS API for C# platform. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.GIS and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.GIS
Steps for converting TopoJSON to Shapefile in C#
Conversion can be done with just one line of code while using VectorLayer.Convert method. It takes 4 parameters as detailed below.
- A string type file path to the source TopoJSON file
- Source driver to let the API know about the input format. Set it to Drivers.TopoJson
- The string type file path to the destination Shapefile data file
- Destination driver to specify output format. Set it to Drivers.Shapefile
System Requirements
Our APIs are supported on all major platforms and Operating Systems. Before executing the code below, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites on your system.
Save TopoJSON as Shapefile - C#
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.NET GIS Library
Aspose.GIS for .NET is a GIS data manipulation and conversion API. It fully supports reading, writing and converting famous GIS data formats such as ESRI Shapefiles, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, ESRI Geodatabase, Geography Markup Language, Google Earth, GPS Exchange Format, MapInfo Formats and OpenStreetMap. It is a standalone .NET based API and does not require any GIS based softwares like ArcGIS / ArcMap, QGIS etc.TopoJSON What is TopoJSON File Format?
TopoJSON is a GeoJSON extension that encodes topology. JSON based format designed to represent the geographical features with their non-spatial attributes. This format defines different JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) objects and their joining fashion. JSON format represents a collective information about the Geographical features, their spatial extents, and properties.
Read MoreShapefile What is Shapefile File Format?
SHP is the file extension for one of the primary file types used for representation of ESRI Shapefile. It represents Geospatial information in the form of vector data to be used by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications. The format has been developed as open specifications in order to facilitate interoperability between ESRI and other software products.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert TopoJSON into many other file formats including few listed below.