Birdi 2.0 is designed to handle a wide variety of geospatial data formats, giving you the flexibility to upload, process, and visualize everything from imagery and 3D models to reports and video.
Below is a guide to whatβs currently supported:
πΊοΈ Raster & Orthophoto
GeoTIFF (.tif / .tiff) β For orthophotos, elevation models, hillshades
ECW (.ecw) β High-compression raster imagery
JPG / JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) β For annotated or standalone aerial images
RAW (.raw) β Supported for advanced image processing
These formats are visualized directly on the map view.
ποΈ Vector Data
Shapefiles (.zip with .shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj)
KML (.kml) β Commonly used for boundaries and flight paths
GeoJSON (.geojson) β Lightweight and web-friendly vector overlays
DXF (.zip with .dxf, .prj) β Supported if georeferenced
Formats like .dwg, .dgn, and DXF files without a .prj
file are not yet supported for visualization. You can convert these to shapefiles to upload.
ποΈ Point Clouds
LAS (.las)
LAZ (.laz)
Classified LAS (.las)
View and interact with dense 3D point cloud data in Birdi's advance 3D viewer.
π§± 3D Models
3D Tiles (.json/.b3dm) β Used for tiled mesh rendering in the map view
OBJ / FBX (.obj / .fbx) β Accepted, but not yet visualized in the map interface
LAS (.las) β Doubles as a point cloud format
β οΈ OBJ and FBX models will be supported in the map view in future updates. At present, these will appear as non interactive layers in our map ready to download.
πΉ Images & Video
JPG / JPEG / PNG β Supported for use within maps and reports
360Β° imagery β Compatible for immersive image review
MP4 / MOV β Upload and play back within your project or site
Birdi supports GORE (Georeferenced Oriented Imagery) β if your imagery includes GORE metadata, it will automatically display as pins on the map, linked to the correct view angle and location.
β οΈ If your images aren't GORE-enabled, donβt worry β you can still view thumbnails, open individual files, and download them from within your map or mission.
π Reports & Documents
PDF (.pdf)
Word (.doc / .txt)
Excel (.xls / .csv)
Used for storing and referencing capture logs, inspection data, and team reports.
π Vector & Basemap Layers
WMTS / WMS layers β You can add external basemaps and layers to your Birdi maps by entering a tile service URL.
Useful for cadastral, topographic, or environmental overlays.
Birdi supports no-authentication WMTS/WMS URLs β you can link directly to services that donβt require login credentials or API tokens.
If your service requires authentication, please contact our team to discuss integration options.
Need a format thatβs not listed?
We're always working to expand our format support. If you need help preparing your files or have a format request, please contact our support team