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ESRI GDB Converter

Comprehensive QGIS plugin for converting ESRI File Geodatabases to GeoPackage and PostGIS with schema comparison, conflation, and delta detection capabilities.

Key Features

Complete ESRI-to-Open Source migration toolkit

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GDB to GeoPackage

Convert ESRI File Geodatabase (.gdb) to OGC GeoPackage format with full feature and attribute preservation.

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GDB to PostGIS

Migrate File Geodatabases directly to PostGIS with automatic schema creation and data loading.

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Schema-Only Mode

Export database structure without data for template creation and schema documentation.

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XML Schema Comparison

Compare GDB schemas between versions using XML exports. Track schema evolution over time.

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Dataset Conflation

Merge datasets using spatial matching, attribute matching, or combined approaches for data integration.

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Delta Detection

Detect differences between dataset versions with detailed change reports and visual diff layers.

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Visual Diff Layers

Generate QGIS layers highlighting additions, deletions, and modifications for visual change analysis.

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PostGIS Profile Manager

Manage multiple PostGIS connection profiles with saved credentials for streamlined workflow.

Migration Capabilities

Support for all common GDB data types

Feature Classes

Point, line, polygon, and multipatch feature classes with full geometry preservation.

Tables

Standalone tables and attribute data with domain value handling.

Relationships

Feature class relationships and table joins preserved in target format.

Subtypes & Domains

Coded value and range domains with subtype categorization support.

Raster Datasets

Raster catalogs and mosaic datasets converted to standard raster formats.

Annotation

Feature-linked and standalone annotation converted with positioning preserved.

Use Cases

Essential for organizations transitioning from ESRI to open source

ESRI Migration

Move your enterprise geodatabases to open-source formats without data loss or manual conversion.

Schema Versioning

Track schema changes across database versions with automated comparison and documentation.

Data Integration

Conflate overlapping datasets from different sources into a single authoritative dataset.

Migrate from ESRI with Confidence

Convert your File Geodatabases to open formats while preserving data integrity and tracking changes.

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