GDAL-CONVERT(1) GDAL GDAL-CONVERT(1)

NAME

gdal-convert - Convert a dataset

Added in version 3.11.


Acts as a shortcut for gdal raster convert or gdal vector convert
depending on the nature of the specified dataset.

SYNOPSIS

Usage: gdal convert [OPTIONS] <INPUT> <OUTPUT>

Convert a dataset (shortcut for 'gdal raster convert' or 'gdal vector convert').

Positional arguments:
-i, --input <INPUT> Input raster, vector or multidimensional raster dataset [required]
-o, --output <OUTPUT> Output raster, vector or multidimensional raster dataset (created by algorithm) [required]

Common Options:
-h, --help Display help message and exit
--json-usage Display usage as JSON document and exit
--config <KEY>=<VALUE> Configuration option [may be repeated]
-q, --quiet Quiet mode (no progress bar)

Options:
-f, --of, --format, --output-format <OUTPUT-FORMAT> Output format

For all options, run 'gdal raster convert --help' or 'gdal vector convert --help'

EXAMPLES

Example 1: Converting file utm.tif to GeoPackage raster

$ gdal convert utm.tif utm.gpkg

AUTHOR

Even Rouault <even.rouault@spatialys.com>

COPYRIGHT

1998-2026

March 20, 2026 GDAL-CONVERT(1)