KMZ files consist of a main KML file and supporting files packaged as an archive using a Zip utility. The KMZ file can be stored, emailed and shared easily as a single file. When unzipped, the main KM...
KMZ files consist of a main KML file and supporting files packaged as an archive using a Zip utility. The KMZ file can be stored, emailed and shared easily as a single file. When unzipped, the main KML file and supporting files separate into original formats.
You can open KMZ files by changing the file extension to ZIP and decompressing with a Zip utility. You can then open the KML file in GIS applications like Google Earth, text editors or ArcGIS Pro.
To open a KMZ file in Google Maps save it to an online location. Type the URL in the Google Maps search box. KMZ files make sharing complex data sets with multiple layers and resources easier. They are ideal for distribution as a single entity.
Programs that support opening KMZ files are available for various platforms. Select the right tool – a KMZ File Opener, Converter or Viewer. Place a KMZ file link in a browser to display contents. Google Earth created the KMZ file format originally for the MAPC2MAPC application.
Contents of a KMZ file are a main KML file and optional associated files. Extract using a standard decompression utility. To open in Google Maps, save KMZ file to an online location and get the URL. Right-click the file, then type the URL in Google Maps search box.
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