Open kmz file

Files with kmz extension are saved in the Compressed Keyhole Markup Language used by the Google Earth and other GIS applications for modeling geographic data.

There is one other file type using
the KMZ file extension!

.kmz - Correlate K-Map zipped knowledge map

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Software that open kmz file

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KMZ file extension - Compressed Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) data

What is kmz file? How to open kmz files?

File type specification:

GIS, GPS navigation and map file type

kmz file icon:

File extension kmz is related to Keyhole Markup Language, developed by Keyhole and Google.

A .kmz file is the compressed version of a *.kml file.

Keyhole Mark-up Language is an XML based language for modeling and storing geographic features such as points, lines, images and polygons.

MIME types:
application/vnd.google-earth.kmz

Updated: April 6, 2023

The default software associated to open kmz file:

Google Earth

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

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.

Help how to open:

Use Google Earth or Adobe Photoshop to work with the KMZ format.

How to convert:

KMZ files are commonly used for various GPS navigation/GIS conversion purposes. But also can be exported to CAD/3D model formats.

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File identification strings:

HEX code: 50 4B 03 04
ASCII code: PK

List of software applications associated to the .kmz file extension

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Software that open kmz file - Compressed Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) data

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