How to Convert JSON to GEOJSON — Quick & Free
Fast, instant JSON to GEOJSON conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .json file and get .geojson in seconds.
Batch Settings
About JSON to GEOJSON Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert JSON to GEOJSON online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .json file to CocoConvert, pick GEOJSON as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the universal data interchange format for APIs and configuration. GEOJSON is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your JSON file is decoded and re-encoded as GEOJSON. Converting JSON to GEOJSON maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert JSON to GEOJSON
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1. Upload JSON
Drop your .json file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select GEOJSON
Choose .geojson from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .geojson file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert JSON to GEOJSON
Your JSON file is decoded and re-encoded as GEOJSON.
Your JSON file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in GEOJSON format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
JSON
.json file
| Extension | .json |
| MIME Type | application/json |
| Category | Code / Data |
GeoJSON
.geojson file
| Extension | .geojson |
| MIME Type | application/geo+json |
| Category | Code / Data |
Should You Convert JSON to GEOJSON?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a GEOJSON file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JSON to GEOJSON conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free JSON to GEOJSON conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is JSON to GEOJSON conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large code / data files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded JSON file and the converted GEOJSON file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting JSON to GEOJSON lose quality?
Converting JSON to GEOJSON maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert GEOJSON back to JSON?
Yes, CocoConvert supports GEOJSON to JSON conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.