KM Converter

Convert KM files online for free

Select File
Drop or upload your .KM file

Online File Converter

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How to convert your KM file

Click the "Select File" button 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.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your KM file.

Similar file types are KML, JPG, dmmt, MMAP, MM, MI, MPH.

The KM Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our KM converter.