BYN → IGS · Windows

Convert BYN to IGS

BYN to IGS offline, so survey, cadastral and client data never goes through an upload form. No file size limit and no per-file quota.

BYN to IGS conversion is faster with the right tool. reaConverter handles everything from a few files to thousands in one batch. Processes files consistently every time, with full control over quality and output settings. Surveyors and planners use it to pass GIS data to colleagues who work in other software.

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How to Convert Multiple .byn Files to .igs?

1. Download and Install reaConverter

First, grab reaConverter from the download button below. Installation is fast, and the software runs offline — no account or signup needed.

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2. Load your BYN files

Open reaConverter and import your .byn files. No file limits, no slowdowns. Add as many as you need.

Drag files into the window, use the Add Files button, or select entire folders.

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3. Select IGS as output format

Set IGS as output format and select where to save your converted files. Customize quality settings if needed.

Select IGS as output format

4. Start BYN to IGS conversion

Hit Convert to process your files. The log window shows progress, timing, and status for every file.

Start Conversion

Conversion complete? Your IGS files are saved to the destination folder, ready to use.

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How It Works

reaConverter offers the fastest, simplest solution for converting your BYN files into IGS without GIS software - all files processed on your PC for maximum privacy and speed.

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Technical note

Before you convert BYN to IGS

Geospatial coordinates are absolute positions on the earth, and they are large: a projected easting runs to six or seven digits, while latitude and longitude are small decimals. IGS expects a drawing laid out near its own origin in millimetres or inches. The geometry itself converts correctly, but it can land tens of kilometres from 0,0, or arrive at a scale where an entire county is forty units across. Zoom to extents first, then measure one known distance before dimensioning anything. A line in a BYN image is several pixels wide, so tracing it can mean different things and the mode is yours to choose. Centreline returns a single line running down the middle of each stroke, which is what a scanned drawing needs: one entity per line, snappable and dimensionable, rather than a long thin rectangle around it. Outline follows both edges and returns closed shapes, which suits clipart, logos and anything that will be filled or cut. A precision setting controls how closely the traced paths follow the pixel edges. One thing to plan for: vectorised output from this path is black and white, so colour in the BYN does not survive as colour in the IGS.

Map Data Workflow

From map data to a working drawing

Converting BYN to IGS usually means handing GIS data to someone who works in CAD. reaConverter makes that hand-off without a GIS seat on either side, for one layer or a whole delivery.

  • Convert every layer in a folder to IGS with the same settings
  • Go the other way too, from DWG to Shapefile, when the GIS team needs the drawings back
  • Render the same data to PDF for a quick review copy
  • Pick up new data automatically with Watch Folders, or script the job from the command line

Everything runs on your PC, which matters for cadastral, utility and client data that should not pass through an upload form.

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What people say after the first batch

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FAQ

BYN to IGS Conversion

What are BYN files?

BYN is a binary grid format developed by the Canadian Geodetic Survey of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to distribute geoid models and height conversion grids, such as CGG2013a and HT2_0. A file of this type stores a regular grid of geoid heights, which allows ellipsoidal heights obtained from GNSS measurements to be converted into heights above the Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum of 2013 (CGVD2013). The file consists of an 80-byte header and a data section. The header gives the grid boundaries and spacing in arc-seconds, the size of each value, and a scale factor, while the data section holds whole numbers instead of decimals, which keeps the file compact. Companion files with the .err extension use the same structure to describe the accuracy of the model.

What are IGS files?

The IGS (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) file format is a standardized CAD data exchange format used to transfer 2D and 3D model data between different CAD systems. Developed in the 1980s, IGES ensures compatibility across various engineering and design software by storing geometric data, annotations, and structure in a neutral ASCII or binary format.

Can reaConverter convert BYN to IGS?

Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .byn to .igs with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert images directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.

What is reaConverter used for?

reaConverter is a Windows converter for 800+ formats, GIS data among them. For BYN to IGS it replaces the usual detour through QGIS, ArcGIS or ogr2ogr: add the files, pick the output format, and the whole batch converts offline. Surveyors, planners and engineering teams use it to pass data between GIS, CAD and everyday document formats.

Why choose offline conversion with reaConverter?

reaConverter is a software program that is used for offline files conversion. Your proprietary documents never leave your computer – essential for architects, engineers, healthcare and government contractors handling classified projects. Meets GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and corporate security policies by ensuring files never cross borders or third-party systems.

Can I convert BYN to IGS online?

If you only need to convert a few BYN files to IGS format, feel free to try our free online free online BYN to IGS converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!

How can I turn BYN files into IGS on my computer?

The best way to change BYNs to IGSs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from BYN to IGS.

How can I automate BYN to IGS files conversion?

reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.

Is there a way to convert BYN files to IGS using the command prompt?

reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line byn to igs converter for batch processing.

What else can I do with reaConverter?

Convert CAD formatsSet file dateConvert Gerber imagesChange image color spaceConvert PDF

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