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What is a KML file?
KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is an XML-based format used for representing geographic data in Earth browsers like Google Earth. It describes placemarks, paths, polygons, and other geospatial elements.
KML is widely used in mapping, environmental research, and tourism to display annotated geographic locations. Files can be extended with images, 3D models, and time-based data.
How to open KML files
KML files can be opened with Google Earth, Google Maps, and various GIS software such as QGIS. They are used for geographic data visualization.
Convert KML to GPX, KMZ, or CSV using AnyConv or GIS tools for use across mapping platforms.
Key facts about KML
- Full name: Keyhole Markup Language
- Extension: .kml
- MIME type: application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml
- Developed by: Keyhole, Inc. / Google
- Initial release: 2001
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What is a KMZ file?
KMZ is a compressed version of a KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file, used to store geographic data and annotations. It may include additional media like images and 3D models.
KMZ files are often used with Google Earth and GIS software to visualize places, paths, and layers. Being zipped, they offer smaller file sizes and better portability than KML.
How to open KMZ files
KMZ files can be opened with Google Earth and various GIS tools like ArcGIS or QGIS. They are zipped KML files and often include supporting images or 3D content.
Use AnyConv to convert KMZ to KML, GPX, or extract embedded content for further use.
Key facts about KMZ
- Full name: Keyhole Markup Zipped
- Extension: .kmz
- MIME type: application/vnd.google-earth.kmz
- Developed by: Google
- Initial release: 2006
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert KML files?Not at all! You can convert KML to KMZ without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert KML to KMZ on AnyConv?Absolutely. All KML and KMZ files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting KML to KMZ?We do our best to preserve the original quality during KML to KMZ conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert KML to KMZ?Most conversions from KML to KMZ take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one KML file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple KML files to KMZ at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support KML to KMZ conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting KML to KMZ on any platform.