GDB to Excel Converter

About This Tool

This tool converts GIS geodatabases (GDB) to Excel workbooks by exporting attribute tables and, optionally, geometry attributes. It targets GIS analysts, data engineers, and business users who need tabular access to GIS data outside specialized software. The converter preserves the original table structure, field names, and data types where feasible, enabling seamless analysis in Excel or downstream BI workflows without requiring a GIS license.
Core workflow includes enumerating geodatabase feature classes and tables, applying a conservative data-type mapping (integer→number, text→string, date→date), and writing results to an XLSX workbook. Geometry can be exported as WKT or as separate coordinate columns, depending on user preference. Optional options cover null handling, domain field translation, and schema metadata creation on a summary sheet.
Value arises from broader accessibility and faster data sharing. Analysts can join exported data with business datasets, build pivot tables, or feed dashboards without GIS tooling. The tool handles large datasets through chunked processing and reports per-table results, preserving as much of the source schema as possible to minimize rework in Excel.
Limitations include absence of spatial analysis, raster data handling, or topology validation. Complex GIS types may be simplified, and some domain codes may require post-export review. Users should verify CRS and date formatting in locale contexts. This tool is designed for exporting and distributing GIS data, not for in-tool spatial editing.

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