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KML at a glance
KML
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KMZ at a glance
KMZ
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Format comparison
| Feature | KML | KMZ |
|---|---|---|
| File type | Other | Other |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary use cases |
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| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
| Reflowable text | Not supported | Not supported |
| Structured data | Supported | Supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use KML
- Your source file is already in KML.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to KMZ.
- KML is commonly used in other workflows.
When to use KMZ
- Your target workflow expects KMZ.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KMZ.
- KMZ is commonly used in other workflows.
FAQs
Why convert KML to KMZ?
This conversion is usually chosen when KMZ fits downstream other delivery better.
What changes when converting KML to KMZ?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to KMZ removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting KML to KMZ?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.