GDAL-CONVERT(1) | GDAL | GDAL-CONVERT(1) |
NAME
gdal-convert - Convert a dataset
Added in version 3.11.
Acts as a shortcut for gdal raster convert or gdal vector convert depending on the nature of the specified dataset.
SYNOPSIS
Usage: gdal convert [OPTIONS] <INPUT> <OUTPUT> Convert a dataset (shortcut for 'gdal raster convert' or 'gdal vector convert'). Positional arguments: -i, --input <INPUT> Input raster, vector or multidimensional raster dataset [required] -o, --output <OUTPUT> Output raster, vector or multidimensional raster dataset (created by algorithm) [required] Common Options: -h, --help Display help message and exit --json-usage Display usage as JSON document and exit --config <KEY>=<VALUE> Configuration option [may be repeated] --progress Display progress bar Options: -f, --of, --format, --output-format <OUTPUT-FORMAT> Output format For all options, run 'gdal raster convert --help' or 'gdal vector convert --help'
EXAMPLES
Example 1: Converting file utm.tif to GeoPackage raster
$ gdal convert utm.tif utm.gpkg
AUTHOR
Even Rouault <even.rouault@spatialys.com>
COPYRIGHT
1998-2025
May 6, 2025 |