GeoPackage File
General Information
| Title | GPKG File Extension |
| Extension | .gpkg |
| Full Form | GeoPackage File |
| File Type | Database Container File |
| Developer | Open Geospatial Consortium |
| MIME Type | application/geopackage+sqlite3 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store geospatial information |
| Additional Functions | Contain maps, imagery |
| Features | Interoperable, Self-contained |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Layer-dependent |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| GIS Analysis | Yes |
| Mobile Devices | Yes |
| Web Applications | Yes |
| Data Sharing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validation, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2014 |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .shp, .kml, .geojson |
