How to open .kml file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .kml file. The full name of the file is Keyhole Markup Language File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.kml file extension (Keyhole Markup Language File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
GIS Files N/A Keyhole Markup Language File
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Programs using this file extension: .kml
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Google Earth
  • Global Mapper
  • ESRI ArcGIS Desktop
  • Merkaartor
  • Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
  • Keyhole PRO
MAC OS
MAC
  • Google Earth
  • Merkaartor
  • Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
  • Keyhole PRO
Linux
Linux
  • Google Earth
  • Merkaartor
  • Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
Linux
Web
  • Google Maps


The file extension .kml can be used by another programs. If you have some useful information about .kml file type that may help other users HowOpen.org, please send them to us and we’ll update our database.

Visiting our website you are probably asking yourself:
  • What application can open .kml file?
  • How to open .kml file?
  • What is .kml file?
  • How can I convert .kml file?
  • Where can I find informations about .kml file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)
We hope we have given you enough informations about this file type. Otherwise you can search some informations about .kml extension on Wikipedia.org.