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Shapefile to KMZ Converter
To convert shapefile to kmz, upload your zipped shapefile and click Convert — this free shapefile to kmz converter builds a ready-to-use KMZ for Google Earth online, convert shapefiles to kmz one at a time, with nothing saved on our server.
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✓ Opens in Google Earth
✓ Files never stored
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Shapefile to KMZ, Explained
Shapefile, developed by Esri, is the long-standing standard almost all desktop GIS software reads and writes — but it is a bundle of files, not something Google Earth or Google Maps opens directly. KMZ is a zipped KML, the format those tools use natively. Converting shapefiles to kmz moves a boundary out of GIS-only software and into the viewer almost anyone already has.
Why This Converter
Amazing Features, Free
- One click, real KMZ. No manual zipping or renaming — download a single ready-to-open .kmz.
- Attribute data kept. Your shapefile's .dbf fields carry over, and name fields become placemark names.
- Mixed geometry handled correctly. Points, lines, and polygons all convert cleanly into the same KMZ.
- Instant stats before download. See the feature count and geometry types found, so you know it worked before opening the file.
- Nothing is ever saved. Converted in memory over an encrypted connection and forgotten the moment the response is sent.
How It Works
How to Convert Shapefile to KMZ
- Zip your shapefile. Make sure .shp, .shx, and .dbf (plus .prj) are zipped together — a shapefile only works as a set.
- Upload the .zip. Drop or choose the file above, up to 5MB.
- Convert instantly. Click Convert. The shapefile is converted to KMZ in memory on our server and never saved.
- Download the KMZ. Get a ready-to-open .kmz file for Google Earth or any GIS software.
Technical Details
Format Specs: Shapefile and KMZ
| Output: KMZ |
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| Format | Zipped Keyhole Markup Language |
| Extensions | .kmz |
| Opens in | Google Earth, Google Maps, most GIS software |
| Reference | OGC KML Standard → |
Need the reverse direction, or just want to view a shapefile first? Try our KML to Shapefile converter or free Shapefile Viewer. Working with GPS tracks instead? See our GPX to KMZ converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Shapefile to KMZ?
Upload the .zip containing your .shp, .shx, and .dbf files above and click Convert. This shapefile to kmz converter reads every shape and attribute and builds a single ready-to-use .kmz file in seconds.
How do I convert Shapefile to KML instead of KMZ?
KMZ is simply a zipped KML — unzip the .kmz this tool gives you and you have a plain .kml file, with identical content. We output KMZ directly because it's the smaller, single-file format Google Earth prefers, but the KML inside is standard and easy to extract if you specifically need the unzipped file.
Is this a free shapefile to kmz converter?
Yes — convert shapefiles to kmz online for free, no signup, no file limit beyond 5MB, no watermark.
What exactly do I need to upload?
A .zip containing your .shp, .shx, and .dbf files together (a .prj is read too, if included). A lone .shp file is not enough — a shapefile only works as that bundle.
Does it keep the attribute data from my shapefile?
Yes. Each shape's .dbf fields are carried over, and where a name field is present it becomes that shape's placemark name in the KMZ.
Do you store the shapefiles I upload?
No. Your file is converted entirely in memory on our server, over an encrypted connection, and is never written to disk, logged, or kept after the response is sent.
Can I view my shapefile instead of converting it?
Yes — use our free Shapefile Viewer to see it plotted on a satellite map with its attribute table, no conversion needed.
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