GeoUnpackQGIS doesn't recognise .lpk or .mpk files, but the data inside is a normal file geodatabase. Convert it to GeoPackage with the tool above and drag the result into QGIS, or unpack it by hand with the steps below.
How to use it
- Fastest: drop the .lpk above, choose GPKG and click Convert & download. Drag the .gpkg into QGIS.
- By hand: open the .lpk with 7-Zip (it is a 7-Zip archive; renaming it to .7z also works) and extract it.
- In the extracted folder, open the 'v10', 'v106' or 'v108' subfolder and find the folder ending in .gdb.
- In QGIS, drag that .gdb folder onto the map, or use Layer > Add Layer > Add Vector Layer > Directory > OpenFileGDB.
Comparison
| GeoUnpack → QGIS | 7-Zip + QGIS | ArcGIS Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install required | QGIS only | 7-Zip and QGIS | ArcGIS Pro (paid licence) |
| Steps | Drop, convert, drag | Extract, find .gdb, add | Double-click |
| Keeps symbology | No | No | Yes |
| Works for .mpk / .lpkx | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Files uploaded | No | No | No |
Supported formats
| Input | What it is |
|---|---|
.lpk / .lpkx | ArcGIS layer package (ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro) |
.mpk / .mpkx | ArcGIS map package (ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro) |
.gdb (zipped) | File geodatabase folder, compressed to .zip |
Output: Shapefile, GeoPackage, GeoJSON, KML, CSV. Vector layers and tables only; raster and tile packages are not supported yet.
FAQ
Why can't QGIS open the .lpk directly?
An .lpk is a 7-Zip archive that bundles a file geodatabase with ArcGIS layer styling. QGIS reads the geodatabase but not the package wrapper, so it has to be extracted or converted first.
Will the styling come across?
No. Colours and labels are stored in an ArcGIS-only format. You get the geometry and attributes; restyle the layer in QGIS.
GeoPackage or Shapefile for QGIS?
GeoPackage. It keeps long field names, multiple layers in one file and has no 2 GB limit. Use Shapefile only if someone else needs it.