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XLS to KML Converter — Free, Online, No Signup
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XLS at a glance
XLS
Convert XLS files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for spreadsheet compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Spreadsheet
Extensions
.xls
MIME types
application/vnd.ms-excel
Created
1987
Inventor
Microsoft
Status
active
KML at a glance
KML
Convert KML files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for other compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Other
Extensions
.kml
MIME types
application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml
Created
2004
Inventor
Keyhole, Inc.
Status
active
Format comparison
| Feature | XLS | KML |
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| File type | Spreadsheet | Other |
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| Created year | 1987 | 2004 |
| Inventor | Microsoft | Keyhole, Inc. |
| Status | active | active |
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| Vector scaling | Not supported | Supported |
| Reflowable text | Not supported | Not supported |
| Structured data | Supported | Supported |
When to use each format
When to use XLS
- Your source file is already in XLS.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to KML.
- XLS is commonly used in spreadsheet workflows.
When to use KML
- Your target workflow expects KML.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KML.
- KML is commonly used in other workflows.
FAQs
Why convert XLS to KML?
Convert to KML when the output needs to open cleanly in Google Earth or another Earth-browser workflow, especially for annotated map layers, site plans, territory overlays, and location datasets that benefit from styling and folder-based organization.
What changes when converting XLS to KML?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to KML adds vector scaling.
What should I review after converting XLS to KML?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.