ogrinfo

Ogrinfo is a command-line tool that is part of the GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library) package. It allows users to easily query and retrieve information about a wide variety of geospatial data formats, including vector data formats such as shapefiles, GeoJSON, and Geodatabases. By running ogrinfo, one can obtain detailed information about the structure, attributes, and metadata of a dataset, such as the number of features, attribute names and types, spatial extent, and coordinate system information. The tool supports both reading and writing operations, allowing users to perform data conversions, filtering, and other spatial operations based on the information retrieved. Ogrinfo can also be used to perform spatial and attribute queries, allowing users to select features based on specific criteria. It supports several output formats, including tabular formats like CSV and SQL databases, enabling users to analyze and further process the retrieved information. The tool is highly flexible and customizable, with a wide range of options and command-line parameters to control the output format, verbosity, and data source options. Ogrinfo is widely used by GIS professionals and developers to quickly inspect and analyze geospatial datasets without the need for complex programming. It is incorporated into many GIS software packages and can be automated through scripting to perform batch operations and data processing tasks. As part of the GDAL toolset, ogrinfo benefits from continuous updates and improvements, ensuring compatibility with various geospatial data formats and evolving industry standards.