How to open .kmz file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .kmz file. The full name of the file is Google Earth Placemark 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.The developer of this format is Google.

.kmz file extension (Google Earth Placemark File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
GIS Files Google Google Earth Placemark File
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Programs using this file extension: .kmz
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Google Earth
  • Trimble SketchUp
  • Global Mapper
  • ESRI ArcGIS Desktop
  • Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
MAC OS
MAC
  • Google Earth
  • Trimble SketchUp
  • Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
Linux
Linux
  • Google Earth
  • Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
Linux
Web
  • Google Maps


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  • What application can open .kmz file?
  • How to open .kmz file?
  • What is .kmz file?
  • How can I convert .kmz file?
  • Where can I find informations about .kmz file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)
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