> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.felt.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.felt.com/upload-anything/files.md).

# Upload files

Upload GIS files to Felt with support for multiple formats including Shapefiles, GeoJSON, and KML.

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Felt supports a wide range of geospatial file formats with **Upload Anything**. Upload everything from vector data like Shapefiles and GeoJSON to [raster imagery](/upload-anything/files/raster-and-imagery.md) and [spreadsheets](/upload-anything/files/spreadsheets-and-geocoding.md) with location information, or add data directly from [Add data from URLs](/upload-anything/urls.md).

You can easily upload data by dragging and dropping files directly on your map or by clicking the ![](https://217108486-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmRfGitkyjOEMvVsEyGWN%2Fuploads%2FnwKMjNT6E1km4CtnHkqf%2F24.svg?alt=media\&token=9e98d9c4-35a3-416a-8802-b4e366c722cb) icon in the [tools](/getting-started/tour-the-interface.md#tools) section of the toolbar.

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## Supported file types

For every vector, raster, spreadsheet, image and CAD format Felt accepts, see [Supported file types](/upload-anything/files/supported-file-types.md).

## Troubleshooting

See the [Troubleshooting uploads](/upload-anything/files/troubleshooting-uploads.md) page for common upload failures and how to fix them.

## Frequently asked questions

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<summary>What file size limit does Felt support for uploads?</summary>

Felt supports files up to 5GB in size, whether they're uploaded in their original format or compressed as `.zip`, `.gz`, or `.tar` files.

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<summary>How do I upload files to Felt?</summary>

You can upload files in two ways: either drag and drop files directly onto your map, or click the upload icon <img src="https://217108486-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmRfGitkyjOEMvVsEyGWN%2Fuploads%2FXUszTIOh6blUJ0MHA1Np%2Ffelt.com_map_Thematic-Extension-Example-3eCi8kpYRn9BwlLQqX9CT1FC_loc%3D66.81%2C-150.53%2C2.76z.png?alt=media&amp;token=fd297463-640c-4500-b014-f242ce476fca" alt="" data-size="line"> in the tools section of the toolbar.

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<summary>Can I upload compressed files to Felt?</summary>

Yes, you can upload compressed files in `.zip`, `.gz`, or `.tar` formats. This is optional - you can also upload files in their original, uncompressed format.

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<summary>What should I do if my vector data doesn't use WGS84 projection?</summary>

For vector formats that don't use WGS84 projection, you must provide a projection file with your upload. This ensures Felt can properly display your data on the map.

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<summary>Can I upload Excel spreadsheets with location data?</summary>

Yes, Felt can read geospatial data from Excel spreadsheets (`.xls`, `.xlsx`), as well as CSV files and Numbers files. Check [Spreadsheets and geocoding](/upload-anything/files/spreadsheets-and-geocoding.md) for more details on formatting requirements.

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<summary>Does Felt support aerial imagery and satellite data?</summary>

Yes, Felt supports raster data including aerial imagery, satellite imagery, Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), and surface temperature measurements in formats like GeoTIFF, raster GeoPackages, and ASCII grids. See [Raster and imagery](/upload-anything/files/raster-and-imagery.md).

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<summary>What happens when I upload a file with multiple datasets?</summary>

Files containing multiple datasets (like an Excel file with multiple tabs or a zip file with multiple Shapefiles) will create layer groups in Felt, keeping related data organized together. You can upload up to 50 layers within one upload.

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<summary>Can I upload AutoCAD files to Felt?</summary>

Yes, Felt supports both `.dxf` and `.dwg` files. A drawing is georeferenced when it has a standard, earth-based coordinate system assigned in AutoCAD; otherwise Felt guesses a coordinate system from the drawing's coordinates. See the [AutoCAD](/upload-anything/files/supported-file-types.md#autocad) section for the full requirements.

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<summary>Can I upload regular images and PDFs to my map?</summary>

Yes, Felt can overlay images and PDFs on your map. Supported formats include `.jpg`, `.png`, `.heic`, `.webp`, `.svg`, `.pdf`, and many more.

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<summary>What GPS file formats does Felt support?</summary>

Felt supports common GPS formats including .gpx, .tcx, and .fit files, making it easy to upload tracks and waypoints from GPS devices and fitness apps.

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<summary>Do I need special software to prepare files for Felt?</summary>

No, Felt reads most common formats directly through GDAL and GPSBabel support. However, for certain formats like Geodatabases (.gdb), you'll need to zip the folder before uploading.

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<summary>What should I do if my file upload fails?</summary>

Check the [Troubleshooting uploads](/upload-anything/files/troubleshooting-uploads.md) in the documentation for common upload failures and their solutions. This resource covers the most frequent issues users encounter and how to fix them.

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