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Data Converter/Translators Reference Table

This page lists up to date data converters for Ordnance Survey® mapping products available via Digimap. We will update this list as and when we become aware of new translators/versions. Please inform us if you know of other data translators through the Contact Us link at the top of the page.

The most common data conversion tasks for Digimap users involve conversion to SHP format for ESRI Arc products, MIF/MID or TAB format for MapInfo products, and DXF/DWG format for AutoDesk CAD products. The table of available data formats shows the different formats available for each Ordnance Survey product.

WARNING: EDINA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the software detailed here or its fitness for purpose. EDINA has not tested the processes detailed here on every combination of operating system and software version and makes no guarantees that every process will function on every platform. You should check the system requirements for any software you intend to use.

There are training materials on how to convert data and use data in different GIS and CAD systems available.

OS PRODUCT

DATA TYPE AND

EXAMPLE USAGE

DIGIMAP DELIVERED FORMAT

CONVERTERS FOR

ESRI® ARC PRODUCTS

CONVERTERS FOR MAPINFO® PRODUCTS

CONVERTERS FOR

AUTODESK® CAD PRODUCTS

QGIS

MasterMap® Topography

Vector

Thematic mapping
Land management and property development
Environmental monitoring
Site planning
Tourism and promotional material
Citizen services
Risk assessment
Location based services on mobile devices
Customer service centres

GML, DWG, File Geodatabase, GeoPackage

None required for File Geodatabase (GDB).

For GML:

ArcGIS Pro: UK Data Loader
ArcGIS Desktop: ESRI Productivity Suite
ArcGIS Desktop: Data Interoperability Tools Quick Import Tool in ArcToolbox will import GML as a Simple Features GML but the OS symbology will be missing.

None required for GML (MapInfo 8+ includes a built-in converter).

Other options for GML:

OSM2MIF

None required for DWG.

For GML:

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML directly.

None required for Geopackage (GKPG) or File Geodatabase (GDB).

For GML:

Open the GML directly through Add Vector Layer.
Use the OS Translator plugin created by Lutra Consulting to convert the data in to shapefiles

MasterMap® Integrated Transport Network (ITN)

Vector

Road network analysis
Routing applicaions
Scheduling and fleet management
Trafic analysis
Accessibility studies
Network resilience analysis
Analyse effects of planned road closures

GML2

ArcGIS Desktop: ESRI Productivity Suite
ArcGIS Desktop: Data Interoperability Tools Quick Import Tool in ArcToolbox will import GML as a Simple Features GML but the OS symbology will be missing.

OSM2MIF

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML directly.

Open the GZ file with 7Zip before loading into QGIS as a new vector dataset. The data will appear but it may not build the routing network.

OS MasterMap^®ITN Layer Urban Paths Theme

Vector

Route planning using paths
Identifying different types of path such as footpath, bridleway etc.

GML2

ArcGIS Desktop: ESRI Productivity Suite
ArcGIS Desktop: Data Interoperability Tools Quick Import Tool in ArcToolbox will import GML as a Simple Features GML but the OS symbology will be missing.

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML directly.

Open the GZ file with 7Zip before loading into QGIS as a new vector dataset. The data will appear but it may not build the routing network.

OS MasterMap® Topography Layer Building Height Attribute

Vector Building Data

3D visualisation of landscapes;
land and property analysis;
environmental investigation such as wind storm modelling.

CSV, KML, File Geodatabase, DWG

None required for CSV or File Geodatabase

None required for CSV

None required for DWG

None required for CSV or File Geodatabase

OS MasterMap® Sites Layer

Vector

Detailed backdrop mapping
Urban area mapping
Individual site or property plans

File Geodatabase, GeoPackage, SHP, DWG

None required

None required for DWG

None required

Scotland's Greenspace Map

Vector

Inform the development of policy, practice and research
Study the effects of open space on health
Analyse climate change adaptation opportunities

SHP

None required

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import SHP directly

None required

MasterMap® 1:1000 Raster

Raster Background Mapping

None required

MasterMap® 1:2000 Raster

Raster Background Mapping

None required

1:10 000 Raster®

Raster Background Mapping

Asset management
Environmental analysis
National planning policy
Planning applications review

TIFF

None required

OS VectorMap^® Local Raster

Raster Background Mapping

Maps showing local detail
Detailed maps in urban areas

TIFF

None required

Street View®

Raster Background Mapping

Location finding applications
Detailed, street-level display and analysis
Overlaying statistical data to identify patterns and trends

TIFF

None required

1:25 000 Raster®

Raster Background Mapping

Environmental applications
Leisure applications
Construction
Engineering
Planning and licence applications
Farm/estate/property management
Real estate

TIFF

None required

VectorMap District® Raster

Raster Background Mapping

District level backdrop mapping
Viewing the road network
Viewing landscape details

TIFF

None required

1:50 000 Raster®

Raster Background Mapping

Backdrop mapping
Showing landforms in upland areas
Analysing landscapes

TIFF

None required

1:250 000 Raster®

Raster Background Mapping

Backdrop mapping at a Metropolitan scale
Displaying road network details for a County
Generalised environmental data such as rivers and forests

TIFF

None required

MiniScale®

Raster Background Mapping

Overview of Great Britian
Overview of road network
Showing National Parks

TIFF, AI, EPS

None required

GB Overview Maps

Raster Background Mapping

Overview of Great Britian
Showing major cities

TIFF

None required

OS Terrain™ 5 Contours

Vector Land and Height Data

Detailed overviews of landforms
Topographic analysis
Flood risk assessment

SHP, GML3, DWG

None required

None required for SHP.

None required for DWG.

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.

None required

OS Terrain™ 5 DTM

GRID Land and Height Data

Detailed overviews of landforms
Surface analysis
Local Viewsheds

ASC, XYZ

None required

XYZ format can be imported in to AutoCAD products.

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import ASC directly.

None required

Land-Form PROFILE® Contours

Vector Land and Height Data

Terrain modelling
Flood risk assessment
Location of wind farms
Line of sight analysis

DXF, NTF

ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF, use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter

None required for DXF.

None required

Land-Form PROFILE® DTM

GRID Land and Height Data

Terrain analysis of lines of sight
Visual impact studies
Drainage analysis and site planning

ASC, DXF, NTF, TIFF

None required for ASC or TIFF.

ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF, use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter.

None required for ASC, DXF, or TIFF.

None required

OS Terrain™ 50 Contours

Vector Land and Height Data

Regional overviews of landforms
Surface analysis
Regional Viewsheds
Overlaying on other data i.e. DTMs

SHP, GML3

None required

None required for SHP.

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.

None required

OS Terrain™ 50 DTM

GRID Land and Height Data

Regional overviews of landforms
Surface analysis
Regional Viewsheds

ASC

None required

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import ASC directly.

None required

Land-Form PANORAMA® Contours

Vector Land and Height Data

Terrain modelling
Landscape visualisation
Drainage analysis

DXF, NTF

ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter.

None required for DXF.

None required

Land-Form PANORAMA® DTM

GRID Land and Height Data

Terrain analysis of lines of sight
Visual impact studies
Drainage analysis and site planning

ASC, DXF, NTF, TIFF

None required for ASC or TIFF.

ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter.

None required for DXF.

None required

OS Open Map - Local

Vector

Understanding location of key sites
Detailed street level map
Context backdrop for other data

GML, SHP

None required

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.

None required

OS Open Rivers

Vector

Understanding the water network
River network analysis

GML, SHP, GeoPackage

None required

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.

None required

OS Open Roads

Vector

Understand and view road network
Simple drive time analysis
Enhance OS Open Map data

GML, SHP

None required

AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.

None required

VectorMap Local®

Vector

Making custom maps showing local detail
Showing rich detail in urban areas

GML2, SHP, DWG

Rolta VectorMap Local Loader will convert to SHP.

Further help: how to use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader.

None required for SHP or GML

ArcGIS Dektop: ESRI Productivity Suite contains the OS Data Converter which will convert OS VML data in GML format to Geodatabase format. It comes complete with a number of Layer Files for setting symbology (see the Productivity Suite help system for details).

None required for SHP

Rolta VectorMap Local Loader will convert to TAB.

Further help: how to use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader.

None required

Use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader to convert to SHP, then import SHP into AutoCAD 3D Map or AutoCAD 3D Civil.

Further help: how to use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader.
If you are using a different CAD product for PC, convert to SHP first. Next, download the required VBA module, then import the SHP into AutoCAD using Import Shapes free CAD plugin by ABC AutoCAD Formazione. Once in AutoCAD, you can convert to DWG/DXF.

None required

VectorMap District®

Vector

Customised district level backdrop mapping
Customising the road network
Customising landscape details

SHP, GML3

None required

Import SHP into AutoCAD Map 3D or AutoCAD 3D Civil.

For other versions of AutoCAD, download the required VBA module, then import the SHP into AutoCAD using Import Shapes free CAD plugin by ABC AutoCAD Formazione. Once in AutoCAD, you can convert to DWG/DXF.

None required

Meridian 2®

Vector

Site location analysis
Environmental analysis
Network analysis.

Meridian 2 tiles: DXF
Meridian 2 national coverage: SHP, TAB

None required

Strategi®

Vector

Creating county level maps
Identifying land use, transportation routes and rivers
Environmental analysis

SHP, DXF, TAB

None required

Boundary-Line™

Boundary-Line Sample

Vector

Development and land use planning
Environmental Impact Analysis
Marketing analysis

SHP, TAB

None required

Points of Interest

Vector

Understanding location of key sites
Detailed street level map
Context backdrop for other data

CSV, FileGeodatabase, GeoPackage

None required

Code-Point^®

Postcode data

Market analysis
Statistical analysis
Crime pattern analysis

CSV, NTF

None required

Code-Point^® Open

Postcode data

Market analysis
Statistical analysis
Crime pattern analysis

CSV

None required

Code-Point^® with polygons

Vector

Market analysis
Statistical analysis
Crime pattern analysis

SHP, MIF/MID

None required

Locator®

Location Data

Identifying and naming features
Cross Local Authority or County analysis

CSV

None required

1:50 000 Scale Gazetteer®

Location Data

Geocoding your own data
Creating lists of places

CSV

None required

OS Open Names

Location Data

OS Open Names is a comprehensive list of:

Placenames
Road names and numbers
Postcodes

GML3, CSV

None required

OS PRODUCT	DATA TYPE AND EXAMPLE USAGE	DIGIMAP DELIVERED FORMAT	CONVERTERS FOR ESRI® ARC PRODUCTS	CONVERTERS FOR MAPINFO® PRODUCTS	CONVERTERS FOR AUTODESK® CAD PRODUCTS	QGIS
MasterMap® Topography	Vector Thematic mapping Land management and property development Environmental monitoring Site planning Tourism and promotional material Citizen services Risk assessment Location based services on mobile devices Customer service centres	GML, DWG, File Geodatabase, GeoPackage	None required for File Geodatabase (GDB). For GML: ArcGIS Pro: UK Data Loader ArcGIS Desktop: ESRI Productivity Suite ArcGIS Desktop: Data Interoperability Tools Quick Import Tool in ArcToolbox will import GML as a Simple Features GML but the OS symbology will be missing.	None required for GML (MapInfo 8+ includes a built-in converter). Other options for GML: OSM2MIF	None required for DWG. For GML: AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML directly.	None required for Geopackage (GKPG) or File Geodatabase (GDB). For GML: Open the GML directly through Add Vector Layer. Use the OS Translator plugin created by Lutra Consulting to convert the data in to shapefiles
MasterMap® Integrated Transport Network (ITN)	Vector Road network analysis Routing applicaions Scheduling and fleet management Trafic analysis Accessibility studies Network resilience analysis Analyse effects of planned road closures	GML2	ArcGIS Desktop: ESRI Productivity Suite ArcGIS Desktop: Data Interoperability Tools Quick Import Tool in ArcToolbox will import GML as a Simple Features GML but the OS symbology will be missing.	OSM2MIF	AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML directly.	Open the GZ file with 7Zip before loading into QGIS as a new vector dataset. The data will appear but it may not build the routing network.
OS MasterMap^®ITN Layer Urban Paths Theme	Vector Route planning using paths Identifying different types of path such as footpath, bridleway etc.	GML2	ArcGIS Desktop: ESRI Productivity Suite ArcGIS Desktop: Data Interoperability Tools Quick Import Tool in ArcToolbox will import GML as a Simple Features GML but the OS symbology will be missing.		AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML directly.	Open the GZ file with 7Zip before loading into QGIS as a new vector dataset. The data will appear but it may not build the routing network.
OS MasterMap® Topography Layer Building Height Attribute	Vector Building Data 3D visualisation of landscapes; land and property analysis; environmental investigation such as wind storm modelling.	CSV, KML, File Geodatabase, DWG	None required for CSV or File Geodatabase	None required for CSV	None required for DWG	None required for CSV or File Geodatabase
OS MasterMap® Sites Layer	Vector Detailed backdrop mapping Urban area mapping Individual site or property plans	File Geodatabase, GeoPackage, SHP, DWG	None required	None required	None required for DWG	None required
Scotland's Greenspace Map	Vector Inform the development of policy, practice and research Study the effects of open space on health Analyse climate change adaptation opportunities	SHP	None required	None required	AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import SHP directly	None required
MasterMap® 1:1000 Raster	Raster Background Mapping		None required	None required	None required	None required
MasterMap® 1:2000 Raster	Raster Background Mapping		None required	None required	None required	None required
1:10 000 Raster®	Raster Background Mapping Asset management Environmental analysis National planning policy Planning applications review	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
OS VectorMap^® Local Raster	Raster Background Mapping Maps showing local detail Detailed maps in urban areas	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
Street View®	Raster Background Mapping Location finding applications Detailed, street-level display and analysis Overlaying statistical data to identify patterns and trends	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
1:25 000 Raster®	Raster Background Mapping Environmental applications Leisure applications Construction Engineering Planning and licence applications Farm/estate/property management Real estate	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
VectorMap District® Raster	Raster Background Mapping District level backdrop mapping Viewing the road network Viewing landscape details	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
1:50 000 Raster®	Raster Background Mapping Backdrop mapping Showing landforms in upland areas Analysing landscapes	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
1:250 000 Raster®	Raster Background Mapping Backdrop mapping at a Metropolitan scale Displaying road network details for a County Generalised environmental data such as rivers and forests	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
MiniScale®	Raster Background Mapping Overview of Great Britian Overview of road network Showing National Parks	TIFF, AI, EPS	None required	None required	None required	None required
GB Overview Maps	Raster Background Mapping Overview of Great Britian Showing major cities	TIFF	None required	None required	None required	None required
OS Terrain™ 5 Contours	Vector Land and Height Data Detailed overviews of landforms Topographic analysis Flood risk assessment	SHP, GML3, DWG	None required	None required for SHP.	None required for DWG. AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.	None required
OS Terrain™ 5 DTM	GRID Land and Height Data Detailed overviews of landforms Surface analysis Local Viewsheds	ASC, XYZ	None required	None required	XYZ format can be imported in to AutoCAD products. AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import ASC directly.	None required
Land-Form PROFILE® Contours	Vector Land and Height Data Terrain modelling Flood risk assessment Location of wind farms Line of sight analysis	DXF, NTF	ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF, use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter	None required for DXF.	None required	None required
Land-Form PROFILE® DTM	GRID Land and Height Data Terrain analysis of lines of sight Visual impact studies Drainage analysis and site planning	ASC, DXF, NTF, TIFF	None required for ASC or TIFF. ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF, use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter.	None required for ASC, DXF, or TIFF.	None required	None required
OS Terrain™ 50 Contours	Vector Land and Height Data Regional overviews of landforms Surface analysis Regional Viewsheds Overlaying on other data i.e. DTMs	SHP, GML3	None required	None required for SHP.	AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.	None required
OS Terrain™ 50 DTM	GRID Land and Height Data Regional overviews of landforms Surface analysis Regional Viewsheds	ASC	None required	None required	AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import ASC directly.	None required
Land-Form PANORAMA® Contours	Vector Land and Height Data Terrain modelling Landscape visualisation Drainage analysis	DXF, NTF	ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter.	None required for DXF.	None required	None required
Land-Form PANORAMA® DTM	GRID Land and Height Data Terrain analysis of lines of sight Visual impact studies Drainage analysis and site planning	ASC, DXF, NTF, TIFF	None required for ASC or TIFF. ArcGIS Desktop: For NTF use ESRI Productivity Suite NTF Converter.	None required for DXF.	None required	None required
OS Open Map - Local	Vector Understanding location of key sites Detailed street level map Context backdrop for other data	GML, SHP	None required	None required	AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.	None required
OS Open Rivers	Vector Understanding the water network River network analysis	GML, SHP, GeoPackage	None required	None required	AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.	None required
OS Open Roads	Vector Understand and view road network Simple drive time analysis Enhance OS Open Map data	GML, SHP	None required	None required	AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and later versions can import GML and SHP directly.	None required
VectorMap Local®	Vector Making custom maps showing local detail Showing rich detail in urban areas	GML2, SHP, DWG	Rolta VectorMap Local Loader will convert to SHP. Further help: how to use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader. None required for SHP or GML ArcGIS Dektop: ESRI Productivity Suite contains the OS Data Converter which will convert OS VML data in GML format to Geodatabase format. It comes complete with a number of Layer Files for setting symbology (see the Productivity Suite help system for details).	None required for SHP Rolta VectorMap Local Loader will convert to TAB. Further help: how to use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader.	None required Use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader to convert to SHP, then import SHP into AutoCAD 3D Map or AutoCAD 3D Civil. Further help: how to use Rolta VectorMap Local Loader. If you are using a different CAD product for PC, convert to SHP first. Next, download the required VBA module, then import the SHP into AutoCAD using Import Shapes free CAD plugin by ABC AutoCAD Formazione. Once in AutoCAD, you can convert to DWG/DXF.	None required
VectorMap District®	Vector Customised district level backdrop mapping Customising the road network Customising landscape details	SHP, GML3	None required	None required	Import SHP into AutoCAD Map 3D or AutoCAD 3D Civil. For other versions of AutoCAD, download the required VBA module, then import the SHP into AutoCAD using Import Shapes free CAD plugin by ABC AutoCAD Formazione. Once in AutoCAD, you can convert to DWG/DXF.	None required
Meridian 2®	Vector Site location analysis Environmental analysis Network analysis.	Meridian 2 tiles: DXF Meridian 2 national coverage: SHP, TAB	None required	None required	None required	None required
Strategi®	Vector Creating county level maps Identifying land use, transportation routes and rivers Environmental analysis	SHP, DXF, TAB	None required	None required	None required	None required
Boundary-Line™	Vector Development and land use planning Environmental Impact Analysis Marketing analysis	SHP, TAB	None required	None required	Import SHP into AutoCAD Map 3D or AutoCAD 3D Civil. For other versions of AutoCAD, download the required VBA module, then import the SHP into AutoCAD using Import Shapes free CAD plugin by ABC AutoCAD Formazione. Once in AutoCAD, you can convert to DWG/DXF.	None required
Points of Interest	Vector Understanding location of key sites Detailed street level map Context backdrop for other data	CSV, FileGeodatabase, GeoPackage	None required			None required
Code-Point^®	Postcode data Market analysis Statistical analysis Crime pattern analysis	CSV, NTF	None required	None required	None required	None required
Code-Point^® Open	Postcode data Market analysis Statistical analysis Crime pattern analysis	CSV	None required	None required	None required	None required
Code-Point^® with polygons	Vector Market analysis Statistical analysis Crime pattern analysis	SHP, MIF/MID	None required	None required	Import SHP into AutoCAD Map 3D or AutoCAD 3D Civil. For other versions of AutoCAD, download the required VBA module, then import the SHP into AutoCAD using Import Shapes free CAD plugin by ABC AutoCAD Formazione. Once in AutoCAD, you can convert to DWG/DXF.	None required
Locator®	Location Data Identifying and naming features Cross Local Authority or County analysis	CSV	None required	None required	None required	None required
1:50 000 Scale Gazetteer®	Location Data Geocoding your own data Creating lists of places	CSV	None required	None required	None required	None required
OS Open Names	Location Data OS Open Names is a comprehensive list of: Placenames Road names and numbers Postcodes	GML3, CSV	None required	None required	None required	None required