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KML (Keyhole Markup Language)

Open Beta

.kml · application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml

KML is the Google Earth format for geodata visualization on a virtual globe. Suitable for presentations, educational projects, and client communications.

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Key Features

✓Google Earth compatible

✓Styles and icons

✓3D support

✓XML format

Example KML export (central Moscow, 1x0.5 km) — Example: central Moscow, ~1×0.5 km, medium detail

What Program Opens KML Files

The following programs and applications can open, edit, and work with KML (Keyhole Markup Language) (.kml) files exported from OSM2CDR:

🌐Google Earth 🌐Google Maps 🌎QGIS 🌎ArcGIS 💻Marble

Format specifications

Open standard
3D coordinates supported
Lossless (no quality loss)
Stores feature attributes
Output: 1 file
KML 2.2 (OGC). Direct import in Google Earth, Google Maps, ArcGIS, QGIS. Altitude mode: clampToGround.

Who Uses KML Maps

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Google Earth

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Presentations

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Educational projects

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Route visualization

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Tourism

How to Export KML

Select area

Draw a rectangle or polygon on the interactive map at osm2cdr

Choose KML

Select KML (Keyhole Markup Language) from the list of 127 available export formats

Export

Click Export and receive your .kml file in 1-5 minutes

Download

Download the ready KML file and open it in Google Earth

Popular maps in KML

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between KML and KMZ? ▼

Can I open KML in QGIS? ▼

Compare with Other Formats

⚖ KML vs KMZ ⚖ KML vs GPX ⚖ DXF vs KML ⚖ GEOJSON vs KML ⚖ KMZ vs KML ⚖ GPX vs KML

Related Formats

Frequently Exported Together

KML+📦KMZ 🗺GPX 💻GeoJSON

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How to open KMZ — and get the map straight in the format you need

Got a .kmz file and not sure how to open it? Google Earth, QGIS or rename it to .zip. And if the KMZ doesn't fit — downl