GeoPackage

GeoPackage is an open geospatial database format that uses SQLite to organize spatial and non-spatial information within a single file. With the .gpkg extension, it can store vector layers, raster tiles, attributes, spatial indexes, and other GIS-related data without requiring a collection of separate files. GeoPackage is designed for efficient data exchange and works well for both desktop and field-based GIS applications. It can handle points, lines, polygons, and tiled raster datasets, making it suitable for mapping, spatial analysis, surveying, remote sensing, and geographic data management. Its database structure also allows users to query and manage spatial information using SQL. Since GeoPackage is an open, vendor-neutral standard, it provides a practical way to share geospatial datasets across compatible GIS platforms while preserving their geometry, attributes, coordinate reference systems, and associated information.