What is .GPKG File Format and How to Open it?
GPKG (GeoPackage) is an open, standards-based, platform-independent, portable, self-describing, compact format for transferring geospatial information. It enables the sharing of geospatial data among disparate applications and organizations.
GPKG files are created using the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) GeoPackage Encoding Standard. They are used for storing, exchanging, and sharing geographical data such as satellite imagery, digital elevation models, and vector data. GPKG files are often used in geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing applications.
GPKG files are SQLite databases that use the OpenGIS GeoPackage Encoding Standard to store spatial data. They contain tables of information, as well as binary data such as raster images, digital elevation models, and vector data. GPKG files can be read using a variety of software programs, including QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and Global Mapper.
To open a GPKG file, you must first install a program that is capable of reading the file. Once installed, simply launch the program, then select the GPKG file you wish to open.