Files with kml extension can be usually found as navigation/map files saved in Google's KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file format.

There are 2 other file types using
the KML file extension!

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Software that open kml file

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KML file extension - Google Earth Keyhole Markup language data

What is kml file? How to open kml files?

File type specification:

GIS, GPS navigation and map file type icon GIS, GPS navigation and map file type

File extension kml is primarily related to files written in Keyhole Markup Language.

The KML file format used by Google Earth, to allow developers to define custom layers which can be displayed by Google-Earth. KML, is an XML grammar and file format for modeling and storing geographic features such as points, lines, images, and polygons for display in Google Earth.

You can use KML specify icons and labels to identify locations on the planet surface, create different camera positions to define unique views, use image overlays which are attached to the ground or screen, define styles to specify feature appearance, write HTML descriptions of features—including hyperlinks and embedded images, use folders for hierarchical grouping of features, dynamically fetch and update KML files from remote or local network locations and deliver current view details from the client to the server in order to fetch KML data based on changes in the 3D viewer.

The kml file is processed by Google Earth in a similar way that HTML and XML files are processed by web browsers. Like HTML, KML has a tag-based structure with names and attributes used for specific display purposes. Thus, Google Earth acts as a browser of KML files.

Updated: November 23, 2023

The default software associated to open kml file:

Google Earth icon

Google Inc. logoGoogle Earth  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program that was originally called EarthViewer 3D, and was created by Keyhole, Inc.

Google Earth maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe.

Google Earth for Mac icon

Google Inc. logoGoogle Earth for Mac  Apple macOS / Mac OS X software

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

Google Earth for Mac is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It is able to view exotic locales like Maui and Paris as well as points of interest such as local restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more.

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How to convert KML to GPX

Help how to open:

Many applications display KML, including Google Earth, Google Maps, Google Maps for mobile, NASA WorldWind, ESRI ArcGIS Explorer, Adobe PhotoShop, AutoCAD etc.

How to convert:

Plenty of converters support Google'S KML format and can convert or transform the data to different formats.

Find conversions from kml file:

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kml to pdf

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Related links:

Keyhole Markup Language at Wikipedia

List of software applications associated to the .kml file extension

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open kml file, edit kml file, convert kml file, view kml file, play kml file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open kml file - Google Earth Keyhole Markup language data

Programs supporting the exension kml on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open kml file action.

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