What is the difference between .gdb and .topojson?
- Extension
- .gdb
- .topojson
- Category
- GIS
- GIS
- Developer
- Garmin
- Mike Bostock
- Description
- A GPS Database File (.gdb) is a file format used primarily by Garmin GPS devices and software. The .gdb format stores geographic information, including waypoints, routes, tracks, and other navigational data used for mapping and GPS navigation. These files allow users to save and manage their navigation data on Garmin devices or within compatible software, facilitating route planning, tracking, and sharing of geographic information. The GDB format supports various data types, making it versatile for different GPS-related applications.
- TopoJSON is a file format for encoding geographic data structures, based on the GeoJSON format. It encodes geometries more efficiently and supports topology, which enables more accurate representations of geographic objects. TopoJSON eliminates redundancy and simplifies data, making it smaller and easier to work with.
- MIME Type
- application/x-gdb
- application/vnd.geo+json
- Wikipedia
- .gdb on Wikipedia
- .topojson on Wikipedia