Section outline


    • In this module you'll learn how to use the command line and use GDAL from the command line for conversions of vector and raster data.

      Learning objectives

      After this module you'll be able to:

      1. Execute commands from the command line
      2. Navigate to files and directories using absolute and relative paths
      3. Create, copy, delete, move and rename files
      4. Create batch files
      5. Create and view text files
      6. Use the command line history
      7. Use GDAL from the command line for conversions of vector and raster formats
      8. Use GDAL for reprojection of vector and raster formats
      Watch the lecture that introduces this module:

    • Introduction to the Command Line

    • This video shows the results of the command line tutorial:


    • Introduction to the Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL)

    • This video shows the results of the GDAL tutorial: