Convert.Guru

KAP Converter

Convert KAP files online for free


Drop or upload your .KAP file

How to convert your KAP file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your KAP file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert KAP to another file type

The converter easily converts your KAP file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.

  • KAP to CSV
  • KAP to JSON
  • KAP to XML
  • KAP to YAML
  • KAP to YML
  • KAP to TOML
  • KAP to INI
  • KAP to CFG
  • KAP to CONF
  • KAP to DAT
  • KAP to DB
  • KAP to SQL

Convert a file to KAP

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the KAP file type—in the best quality.

  • DBF to KAP
  • XML to KAP
  • SQLITE to KAP
  • XLSX to KAP
  • SQL to KAP
  • TSV to KAP
  • ACCDB to KAP
  • YAML to KAP
  • MDB to KAP
  • CSV to KAP
  • ODS to KAP
  • JSON to KAP

About KAP files

KAP files are specialized raster chart files primarily used for marine navigation. They are a subset of the BSB (Maptech) format and contain graphic data often employed in navigational software. While they serve a niche purpose, KAP files have limitations, especially when it comes to compatibility with general-purpose software.

To convert KAP files into more widely used formats like PDF, JPEG, TIFF, or PNG, specialized software is often required. Tools such as GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library) and QGIS are popular choices for handling these conversions. GDAL is an open-source library for raster and vector geospatial data formats, while QGIS is a free and open-source geographic information system. For more on the BSB format, you can visit the Wikipedia page.

When converting KAP files, challenges may arise due to their unique structure and the embedded navigational data. Ensuring the accuracy of this data in the converted format can be difficult, requiring precise calibration and validation. Additionally, the raster nature of KAP files means that conversions can sometimes result in loss of quality or data integrity.

Given these challenges, using a user-friendly solution like Convert.Guru becomes advantageous. Convert.Guru simplifies the conversion process, allowing users to effortlessly drag-n-drop KAP files for conversion into various formats without requiring technical expertise. Despite the drawbacks of KAP files, such as limited compatibility and potential data loss during conversion, Convert.Guru offers a reliable and free solution to these issues, making it the go-to platform for converting KAP files efficiently.

While KAP files have their place in specialized fields, using Convert.Guru ensures a seamless conversion experience, making your files more accessible and versatile across different platforms.


The KAP Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best KAP converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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