Geographic JSON File
General Information
| Title | GEOJSON File Extension |
| Extension | .geojson |
| Full Form | Geographic JSON File |
| File Type | GIS Data File |
| Developer | Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) |
| MIME Type | application/geo+json |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store geographic data |
| Additional Functions | Data interchange, Mapping |
| Features | Human-readable, Interoperable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Mapping | Yes |
| Spatial Analysis | Yes |
| Data Visualization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data exposure |
| Best Practices | Data validation, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| RFC 7946 | 2016 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .json, .kml, .gpx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 QGIS |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 ArcGIS |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 Google Maps API |
Varied pricing | Web-based |