Open GeoParquet on Mac

Need to open GeoParquet on Mac? Finder will not tell you much about the geometry, schema, or dataset structure. GeoPreview gives you a faster way to see what is actually in the file.

GeoPreview summarizes a dataset folder with file names, geometry types, counts, and sizes on macOS. — See what is inside a dataset before opening another GIS app.

What is GeoParquet?

GeoParquet stores geometry inside a Parquet dataset. It is ideal for data engineering and analytics, but not something Finder can explain on its own.

Fastest way to open GeoParquet on Mac

Select the GeoParquet file in Finder and press Space. GeoPreview helps you inspect geometry, schema, and metadata without jumping into Python, QGIS, or another data tool first.

Quick check before you use the file

Before you send it on or open a bigger GIS project, GeoPreview helps you confirm:

which files or layers belong to the dataset
schema, fields, or tables before deeper work
bounds, CRS, and counts without opening QGIS

GeoPreview shows a paged attribute table with fields and values for a geospatial dataset on macOS. — Use the table view to confirm schema and values before you move on.

Alternative tools

Data tools and full GIS apps are useful once you need deeper inspection or analysis. For a quick check on Mac, GeoPreview is faster and easier to trust.

Need to convert or export it?

If you need another format, GeoPreview can handle supported exports after you check the schema, geometry, and metadata. If export is not available for that file yet, you still get the quick read on the dataset.

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