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Supported data types & formats (overview)

Every file format Soarvo can import, in one place.

Overview

Soarvo supports a wide range of geospatial and survey file formats. Availability of certain advanced formats depends on your subscription — Contact your Soarvo Administrator if a format is unavailable.

ℹ️ Field-captured data: Features captured in the Soarvo Mobile app sync directly into the same Location and appear in the Data Viewer — no upload step required. See Soarvo Mobile App Overview.
⚠️ Note: Files must be in the same coordinate system as the project. Mismatches are the most common cause of data displaying in the wrong location.
⚠️ Note: The file or ZIP file name becomes the layer name in Soarvo. Name files carefully before uploading.
Standard Formats
Format
File Type
Notes
Point Cloud
.LAS, .LAZ, .E57
For multiple files, zip into a single .ZIP
Orthomosaic / GeoTIFF
.TIF
Geometry embedded in the .tif, or with a separate .tfw file
Shapefile
.ZIP
ZIP must contain .shp, .dbf, .shx, and .prj
CSV
.CSV
Must include a featclass column plus coordinate columns (see below)
DWG
.DWG
Ensure correct measurement units and extents
DXF
.DXF
 
KML
.KML
 
360° Panoramas
.ZIP
ZIP the .JPG panos
Georeferenced MP4
.ZIP
ZIP containing MP4 and optionally .srt or DJI-formatted .CSV
JPG with EXIF
.EXIF.ZIP
 
Advanced Formats
Format
File Type
Notes
LAS / LAZ (Point Cloud)
.LAS, .LAZ
Advanced format — availability depends on your subscription
BIM / IFC
.IFC
Advanced format — availability depends on your subscription
3D Mesh (OBJ)
.ZIP
ZIP the .obj, .mtl, and textures. No spaces in texture filenames.
3D Mesh (DJI Terra)
.ZIP
ZIP the contents of the terra_b3dms folder (not the folder itself)
Raw Drone Processing

Upload raw drone imagery for automatic processing into orthomosaics, 3D meshes, and point clouds. Drone processing consumes processing tokens — review your remaining tokens on the Resource limits page in the account menu.

Mobile Mapping
Data
Upload method
Point cloud
.LAS file
360° images
.ZIP of JPGs + reference .CSV
Planar images
.ZIP — include Planar 1, 2, or 3 in the filename (e.g. roadsurface_planar3.zip)
CSV Requirements

A CSV file must include a column named featclass, plus one of:

  • Columns named x and y
  • Columns named latitude and longitude
  • A column named geom with WKT geometry (point, linestring, or polygon)
Overview

Data is uploaded from within the Map Window of any location. Only Administrators, Project Managers, and Project Supervisors can upload data.

ℹ️ Capturing data in the field: See Soarvo Mobile App Overview and related Field Workers articles.
Steps
  1. Open a location from the home screen.
  2. In the Data Viewer, find the File upload panel (Upload files now).
  3. Click Upload files, select your file, and confirm.
Upload Progress
  • The File upload panel shows live progress as the file transfers.
  • The file moves to Processing automatically.
  • A green tick ✓ = complete; an alert icon ⚠ = error — check the supported formats listed above.
Tips for a Successful Upload
  • File name = layer name. Rename files before upload.
  • Coordinate system must match the project — mismatches are the most common upload error.
  • Shapefiles must be zipped: .shp, .dbf, .shx, and .prj in one ZIP.
  • OBJ meshes must be zipped with .mtl and textures. Avoid spaces in texture filenames.
  • Multiple point cloud files for one dataset should be zipped together.
⚠️ Note: Support for all file type variations is ongoing; some edge cases may require Soarvo team review.
What's Next?
www.soarvo.com