GEOJSON File Extension
GeoJSON Format
- File Type geojson
- Developer GeoJSON
- Popularity
- Application Leaflet
- Category GIS Files, Developer Files
- Format Text
What is a GEOJSON file?
GeoJSON Format files, recognized by the GEOJSON extension, fall into the GIS Files and Developer Files categories, amounting to 1413 files.
GEOJSON files are supported by Windows, Mac OS and Linux. If you need to open a GEOJSON file, you can use one of 2 programs, such as Leaflet and OpenLayers.
Programs that support GEOJSON files
How to open a GEOJSON file?
If you’re having difficulty opening a GEOJSON file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.
Leaflet and OpenLayers stand out as the preferred programs to manage GEOJSON files effectively. To install the latest version of Leaflet on your computer, visit the Vladimir Agafonkin website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.
After installation, your operating system should automatically open GEOJSON files with Leaflet.
Set Leaflet as the default GEOJSON handler
Choose an app to open a file on Mac
- Right click or use Control + left click on the desired GEOJSON file to launch the file options menu;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
- In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Leaflet and check the box next to "Always open in the application."
Set default programs for Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your GEOJSON file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
- In the pop-up window, find and select the Leaflet application from the available options;
- Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening GEOJSON files.
Effective solutions for GEOJSON file problems
There are some common issues with GEOJSON files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.
What are the methods to detect if my GEOJSON file has been corrupted?
GEOJSON gis files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:
- An unexplained increase in the size of the GEOJSON file;
- Trying to work with the archive in Leaflet or other programs causes instability or program crashes;
- The file does not open correctly or displays error messages;
- While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;
- The file exhibits poor performance during editing operations in Leaflet;
Why does Leaflet crash?
Insufficient software updates can contribute to Leaflet crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Vladimir Agafonkin products.
Restarting your computer can resolve numerous common problems, so it should be the initial step before changing any software-related settings.
How to repair a corrupted GEOJSON file?
Open the damaged GEOJSON file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Please wait patiently for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically repair the damaged gis files.
How to edit a GEOJSON file?
To make changes to GEOJSON files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the gis files. Online GEOJSON editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for GeoJSON Format.
Best GEOJSON editors 2026
Based on these criteria, we have prepared a list of available GEOJSON editors.
| GEOJSON Editor Software | Developer | Platforms | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaflet | Vladimir Agafonkin | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | 4.3 out of 5 (37 reviews) |