CSV to Shapefile Converter

CSV to Shapefile Converter is an intuitive piece of software with a name that pretty much sums up its functionality. It lets you create ESRI Shapefiles (used by ArcMap and MapWindow) from Comma-Separated Value items (CSV format).

The installation procedure is rapid and does not need special input from the user. When it finishes, you can check out the standard and uncomplicated window which defines the app's interface, with all primary options neatly displayed in the primary panel.

Loading a CSV file into the workspace is done using only the file browser, since the drag-and-drop function is not featured. Batch processing is not supported as well, so you can work with only one item at a time.

After you pick the field delimiter, you can establish the data type (points, lines or polygons) and conversion options, namely the polygon or line ID, part ID, and coordinates.

Last but not least, it is possible to insert the coordinates into Shapefile's attributes, as well as to convert all the other fields to the output's attributes. Starting the conversion operation requires you to specify the target folder and filename. There are no other notable options available through this tool.

CSV to Shapefile Converter has a light impact on the system resources, using a low-to-moderate quantity of CPU and RAM. Its response time is very good, and a conversion job is completed swiftly and error-free. We have not experienced any difficulties in our evaluation, as the app did not hang or crash. Thanks to its straightforwardness, CSV to Shapefile Converter should please all users who prefer the simplest method possible to create ESRI Shapefiles from CSV items.