OGR

OGR (which stands for "Open GIS Simple Features Reference Implementation") is a software library that helps convert, read, and write geographic data formats used in mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). It allows different programs to work with various map data types—like shapefiles, GeoJSON, and KML—by providing a consistent way to access and manipulate spatial information. Essentially, OGR acts as a translator and toolkit that enables seamless sharing and processing of geographic data across diverse applications and platforms.