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VML to KMZ Converter — Free, Online, No Signup
Convert VML files to KMZ online with no signup required.
VML at a glance
VML
VML emerged as a 1998 W3C submission backed by Microsoft and partners such as Autodesk, Hewlett-Packard, Macromedia, and Visio, reflecting the moment when web graphics standards were still unsettled.
KMZ at a glance
KMZ
KMZ grew out of the practical need to distribute KML together with related resources such as overlays and linked assets.
Format comparison
| Feature | VML | KMZ |
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| File type | Vector | Other |
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| Created year | 1998 | 2005 |
| Inventor | Microsoft, Macromedia, Autodesk, Hewlett-Packard, Visio | |
| Status | legacy | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
| Structured data | Supported | Supported |
When to use each format
When to use VML
- Your source file is already in VML.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to KMZ.
- VML is commonly used in vector 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 VML to KMZ?
Convert to KMZ when a KML-based map needs embedded images, icons, or overlays to move together as one deliverable.
It is the right target for portable Google Earth projects, offline map bundles, and shareable geospatial packages that recipients should be able to open without relinking external resources.
What changes when converting VML 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 VML to KMZ?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.