GDAL plugin using ESRI's FileGDB_API_1.5.1 to read FileGDB (ESRI File Geodatabase, .gdb) vector files
Publisher’s description
What is GDAL FileGDB plugin?
GDAL FileGDB plugin by GISInternals is open-source Windows software in the maps & gis category. It ranks 24th by popularity among maps & gis in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 4.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.12.1, released on January 29, 2026. The version history goes back to December 13, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Esri/file-geodatabase-api) has 182 stars. Similar programs include QGIS (LTR), GeoDa and Google Earth Pro.
Project description on GitHub: “FileGeodatabaseAPI_1.4 (1.4.0.183) The File Geodatabase C++ API for Windows, MacOS and Linux”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (4.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GDAL FileGDB plugin is an open-source maps & gi tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GDAL FileGDB plugin safe to download?
- The file is served by download.gisinternals.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E36C5C75C32CF152B259421DC3A9495FB0025241F7C8EADA0CC453CF29B885B3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.12.1Latest | January 29, 2026 | 4.1 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.10.0 | December 13, 2024 | 4.1 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GISInternals.GDAL.FileGDB -emsiexec /i gdal-3.12.1-1944-x64-filegdb.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {08AC12AF-8B9F-4F3C-8EF5-56580FDB0369} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GISInternals
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Esri/file-geodatabase-api
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.12.1
- Released
- January 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 30, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.8
- GitHub stars
- 182
- GitHub forks
- 63
- Website
- gdal.org
- winget ID
- GISInternals.GDAL.FileGDB
- MSI product code
- {08AC12AF-8B9F-4F3C-8EF5-56580FDB0369}
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Frequently asked questions
Is GDAL FileGDB plugin free?
Yes. GDAL FileGDB plugin is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is GDAL FileGDB plugin safe to download?
The download comes from download.gisinternals.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GDAL FileGDB plugin with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GDAL FileGDB plugin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does GDAL FileGDB plugin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GDAL FileGDB plugin?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 13, 2024.
What are alternatives to GDAL FileGDB plugin?
QGIS (LTR), GeoDa, Google Earth Pro, OpenOrienteering Mapper and Marble. The alternatives page compares them.
