FREE · NO ARCGIS PRO NEEDED

Export ArcGIS Online
to Shapefile

Download any ArcGIS Online Feature Service as a Shapefile (.zip) in two clicks — ready for QGIS, ArcGIS Desktop, MapInfo or any GIS software. No ArcGIS Pro licence, no Python, no scripts.

TL;DR: Free tool to export any ArcGIS Online Feature Service as a Shapefile ZIP — directly from the REST API, no ArcGIS Pro or scripts needed.
Last updated: 2026-07-03
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What's inside the Shapefile ZIP
📐 .shp — geometry
📋 .dbf — attributes
🔗 .shx — index
🌐 .prj — WGS84 CRS
How to export ArcGIS Online to Shapefile
1

Paste your FeatureServer URL

Copy the Service URL from ArcGIS Online (Content → your layer → View item details → Service URL). It ends with /FeatureServer/0. Paste it into GISGP Export Studio — the service is validated automatically.

2

Select Shapefile format

Click the Shapefile tile in the format row. Optionally add a WHERE clause to export a subset of features — e.g. STATUS = 'Active'. Leave empty to export all records.

3

Download the .zip file

GISGP queries the ArcGIS REST API and packages the output as a standard Shapefile bundle — .shp, .dbf, .shx and .prj (WGS84). The file downloads immediately in your browser. For large layers (>2,000 features) it is emailed to you within 60 seconds.

Common questions
Do I need ArcGIS Pro to export a Shapefile from ArcGIS Online?+

No. GISGP connects directly to the ArcGIS Online REST API from your browser and packages the output as a Shapefile. No ArcGIS Pro, no Python, no desktop software. A free GISGP account is all you need.

What coordinate system is the exported Shapefile in?+

WGS84 (EPSG:4326) — the standard for GIS interoperability. The .prj file is included so QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo and other software detect the projection automatically. Re-project in your GIS software if you need a local coordinate system.

How many features can I export for free?+

The free plan exports up to 2,000 features per file and 5 exports per month. Paid plans go up to 250,000 features (Business). All plans include Shapefile, Excel, CSV, KML and GeoJSON formats.

Can I export a private (secured) layer to Shapefile?+

Yes. Sign in with ArcGIS Online (OAuth) and your token is set automatically. Or generate a token in ArcGIS Online under My Profile → Generate Token and paste it when adding your service to GISGP.

Can I open the exported Shapefile in QGIS?+

Yes. Unzip the downloaded file and drag the .shp into QGIS. The projection (.prj) is included so QGIS recognises it immediately. The workflow is identical for ArcGIS Desktop, MapInfo and any other GIS software that supports Shapefile format.

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