> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/version/v2.0.0/curate/import-geospatial-data.md).

# Import Geospatial Data

The Import Geospatial Data page loads Geo-Objects into a Geo-Object Type from a file. You can import:

* **A spreadsheet** (XLS or XLSX) with one row per Geo-Object. Point locations can be included as latitude and longitude columns. See [Import a Spreadsheet](/version/v2.0.0/curate/import-geospatial-data/import-a-spreadsheet.md).
* **A shapefile** (zipped) with the geometry of each Geo-Object, such as points, lines or polygons. See [Import a Shapefile](/version/v2.0.0/curate/import-geospatial-data/import-a-shapefile.md).

Both imports follow the same steps:

1. Choose the Geo-Object Type, import strategy and period of validity, and upload the file.
2. Match the columns in your file to the attributes of the Geo-Object Type.
3. Optionally, map columns that hold alternative IDs and link Geo-Objects to their parents in a hierarchy.
4. Fix any parent location or term problems the import finds.
5. Follow the import on the [Scheduled Jobs](/version/v2.0.0/curate/scheduled-jobs/view-scheduled-jobs.md) page.

{% hint style="info" %}
To import data that isn't geospatial, or Concepts, use [Import Business Data](/version/v2.0.0/curate/import-business-data.md). To import relationships between existing objects, use [Import Edge Data](/version/v2.0.0/curate/import-edge-data.md).
{% endhint %}