GeoParquet

GeoParquet is an open geospatial format that extends Apache Parquet for storing vector data in a compact, structured, and efficient way. It is designed for modern GIS, cloud computing, spatial analytics, and large-scale data processing. By using Parquet’s columnar architecture, GeoParquet allows applications to access selected attributes without reading an entire dataset, which can improve query and processing efficiency. The format supports spatial geometries, coordinate reference systems, bounding-box information, and other geospatial metadata required for working with location-based data. GeoParquet can store points, lines, polygons, and other geometry types while maintaining their associated attributes. It is well suited for cloud-native workflows, data lakes, geospatial databases, and distributed analytics platforms. GIS professionals and developers can use GeoParquet to manage large vector datasets more efficiently and exchange spatial information between compatible tools and platforms.