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What file types are supported in Birdi 2.0?

Learn which geospatial file formats, media types, and external layers are supported in Birdi 2.0

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Written by Kayley Greenland
Updated this week

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 what’s currently supported:

πŸ—ΊοΈ Raster & Orthophoto

  • GeoTIFF (.tif / .tiff) – For orthophotos, elevation models, hillshades

  • ECW (.ecw) – High-compression raster imagery

  • JPG / JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) – For annotated or standalone aerial images

  • RAW (.raw) – Supported for advanced image processing

These formats are visualized directly on the map view.


πŸ—‚οΈ Vector Data

  • Shapefiles (.zip with .shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj)

  • KML (.kml) – Commonly used for boundaries and flight paths

  • GeoJSON (.geojson) – Lightweight and web-friendly vector overlays

  • DXF (.zip with .dxf, .prj) – 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.


πŸ”οΈ Point Clouds

  • LAS (.las)

  • LAZ (.laz)

  • Classified LAS (.las)

View and interact with dense 3D point cloud data in Birdi's advance 3D viewer.


🧱 3D Models

  • 3D Tiles (.json/.b3dm) – Used for tiled mesh rendering in the map view

  • OBJ / FBX (.obj / .fbx) – Accepted, but not yet visualized in the map interface

  • LAS (.las) – Doubles as a point cloud format

⚠️ 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.


πŸ“Ή Images & Video

  • JPG / JPEG / PNG – Supported for use within maps and reports

  • 360Β° imagery – Compatible for immersive image review

  • MP4 / MOV – 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.

⚠️ If your images aren't GORE-enabled, don’t worry β€” you can still view thumbnails, open individual files, and download them from within your map or mission.


πŸ“ Reports & Documents

  • PDF (.pdf)

  • Word (.doc / .txt)

  • Excel (.xls / .csv)

Used for storing and referencing capture logs, inspection data, and team reports.


🌏 Vector & Basemap Layers

  • WMTS / WMS layers – 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 don’t require login credentials or API tokens.

If your service requires authentication, please contact our team to discuss integration options.

Need a format that’s 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

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