KM Converter
Convert KM files online for free
Drop or upload your .KM file
How to convert your KM file
- Click Select File above, and choose your KM file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert KM to another file type
The converter easily converts your KM file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- KM to MI
- KM to MPH
- KM to CSV
- KM to JSON
- KM to XML
- KM to YAML
- KM to YML
- KM to TOML
- KM to INI
- KM to CFG
- KM to CONF
- KM to DAT
Convert a file to KM
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the KM file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to KM
- XML to KM
- SQLITE to KM
- XLSX to KM
- SQL to KM
- TSV to KM
- ACCDB to KM
- YAML to KM
- MDB to KM
- CSV to KM
- ODS to KM
- JSON to KM
About KM files
KM files, often associated with Keyhole Markup Language (KML), are used primarily for geographic data visualization in applications like Google Earth. Despite their utility, KM files can pose challenges due to their complexity and size. Converting these files into more accessible formats can be beneficial for users who need to share or view data without specialized software.
KM files can be converted into several formats, including CSV, GPX, GeoJSON, and SHP. Each conversion has its own set of considerations:
- CSV: Useful for spreadsheet applications but may lose spatial data.
- GPX: Ideal for GPS devices, though some detailed information may be omitted.
- GeoJSON: Suitable for web-based maps but can become unwieldy with large datasets.
- SHP: Common in GIS applications, albeit with limitations in attribute data.
To convert KM files, desktop software like QGIS or GDAL can be used. These tools provide robust functionality but may require technical expertise to operate effectively.
When converting KM files, users must consider the potential for data loss, especially with intricate geographic details. Challenges such as maintaining coordinate systems and handling large datasets can complicate the conversion process. Drawbacks of KM files include their limited compatibility with non-GIS applications and the potential for large file sizes, which can hinder efficient data sharing.
Given these complexities, using a reliable and easy-to-use platform like Convert.Guru can simplify the process. We recommend dragging and dropping your KM files onto the Convert.Guru webpage to seamlessly convert them into your desired format without the technical hassle.
The KM 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 KM converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.