GeoUnpackCloud converters upload your data to their servers. GeoUnpack does the conversion inside your browser instead, which matters when the data belongs to a client or a government agency.
Why local conversion matters
Many Esri packages people need to convert are not theirs to share: parcel data from a client, utility networks, unpublished survey results, data under a licence or a non-disclosure agreement. Uploading such a file to any third-party server can breach those terms, however trustworthy the service is. GeoUnpack avoids the question, because the file is read by code running in your own browser tab and is never sent anywhere. You can confirm this in your browser's developer tools: the Network tab shows no upload.
Where GeoUnpack is narrower
GeoUnpack does one job: getting vector data out of .lpk, .lpkx, .mpk, .mpkx and zipped .gdb files. General cloud converters cover far more formats, handle rasters, offer coordinate-system options and can process files larger than a browser's memory allows. If you need those, a cloud converter or desktop QGIS is the right tool.
How to use it
- Drop your Esri file into the box.
- Preview and pick layers.
- Click Convert & download. The data never leaves your machine.
Comparison
| GeoUnpack | Cloud converters | QGIS (manual) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload required | No | Yes | No |
| Opens .lpk / .mpk packages | Yes | Varies | After extracting with 7-Zip |
| Install required | No | No | Yes |
| Account required | No | Usually for larger jobs | No |
| Raster data | Not yet | Varies | Yes |
Supported formats
| Input | What it is |
|---|---|
.lpk / .lpkx | ArcGIS layer package (ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro) |
.mpk / .mpkx | ArcGIS map package (ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro) |
.gdb (zipped) | File geodatabase folder, compressed to .zip |
Output: Shapefile, GeoPackage, GeoJSON, KML, CSV. Vector layers and tables only; raster and tile packages are not supported yet.
FAQ
When should I use a cloud converter instead?
For very large files, raster data or formats GeoUnpack doesn't support yet. For sensitive data or quick Esri package conversions, local conversion is simpler and safer.