Quickmaptools

Quickmaptools is an online service providing various map data conversion, creation, editing tools. Quickmaptools focuses on modern as well as legacy formats which are using by GIS indsutry accross the domain. this tool is built and maintained by Rotten Grapes & MapScaping. Quickmaptools uses various JS libraries like OpenLayers, GDAL to provide the best mapping experience.

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Convert CSV to MVT

Use this tool to convert CSV to MVT with various options such as Geometry Type, Projections, Line separator, etc.

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What is CSV?

A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file is a plain text file format used to store tabular data, such as spreadsheets or databases. In a CSV file, each line represents a row of data, and each field within a row is separated by a delimiter, usually a comma, although other delimiters like semicolons or tabs may also be used.

The basic structure of a CSV file is as follows:

  • Each record is represented by a new line.
  • Fields within a record are separated by a delimiter (typically a comma, semicolon, or tab).
  • If a field contains the delimiter character, it is often enclosed in quotation marks.

CSV files are widely used for data exchange between different applications and systems due to their simplicity and compatibility with various platforms and software tools. They are commonly used for tasks such as importing/exporting data from/to spreadsheets, databases, and other software applications.

What is MVT?

A Mapbox Vector Tile (MVT) file is a file format used for efficiently storing and transmitting vector data for use in web mapping applications. MVT files are a compact binary format that represents geographic features such as points, lines, and polygons as vector tiles. Each tile typically contains a subset of geographic features from a larger dataset, organized in a grid-based system.

The structure of an MVT file consists of several layers, each containing a collection of features. Features within a layer are encoded using Protobuf (Protocol Buffers), a binary serialization format, which allows for efficient storage and transmission of data. Each feature contains geometry and attribute information, encoded in a compact binary format.

MVT files are widely used in web mapping applications, particularly those built on vector tile rendering libraries such as Mapbox GL JS. They offer significant performance benefits compared to traditional raster tiles, as vector data can be styled and rendered dynamically on the client-side, resulting in smoother zooming and panning experiences for users.

Overall, MVT files provide a scalable and efficient solution for delivering vector-based map data over the web, making them a popular choice for modern web mapping applications.