Development QueueChannel: geojson → topojson
GeoJSON to TopoJSON Converter
Compress spatial geometries by consolidating shared boundary lines.
Reduce file sizes for complex web layers. This upcoming tool compresses bulky GeoJSON files into lightweight TopoJSON models by identifying and consolidating shared coordinate lines.
Direct Target Stream Unavailable
This direct channel is planned for an upcoming release. In the meantime, consult the technical specifications and guidelines below.
Specification Rules
- Optimize heavy vector layers to speed up web dashboard loading speeds
- Compress municipal boundaries before distributing map files online
- Translate geospatial data for mobile-first web applications
- Standard desktop GIS clients may require extensions to parse the format
- Simplification can lead to spatial changes if parameters are set too high
- Deeply nested metadata structures are difficult to translate directly
GDAL Direct Equivalent Terminal Command
sh console shell
$npx -y topojson-server input.geojson > output.topojson
Frequently Asked Queries
How much can I reduce file sizes?
This compression can reduce files up to 80% by consolidating shared boundaries and simplifying line segments.
Does this tool support simplifying boundary details?
Yes, our upcoming interface will offer options to adjust simplification levels to match your needs.
Can I convert shape structures directly?
Convert GIS shapefields to GeoJSON first, then compress them directly into lightweight formats.