File extension kml

All of the features of the KML 2. None of the new features in the KML 2. However, even version 2. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of. KML file. These apps are known to open certain types of KML files. Remember, different programs may use KML files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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It will help you find software that can handle your specific type of file. Download File Analyzer here. KML can be composed of both feature and raster elements including points, lines, polygons, and imagery, as well as related content like graphics, pictures, attributes, and HTML.

Whereas datasets in ArcGIS are typically seen as separate and homogeneous elements for example, point feature classes can only contain points, rasters can only contain cells or pixels and not features , a single KML file can contain features of different types as well as imagery.

There are also tools for creating KML, so you can convert any of your data or maps into a KML file that can be easily shared.