Convert to KML

Owned by Heather Geyer
Last updated: Aug 09, 2022
2 min read

This Processing task converts feature or raster data into Keyhole Markup Language (KML).

To run this task in the Navigo UI:

  • Cick the Cart icon and select New Task from the drop-down menu

  • Select Convert to KML in the task menu

  • Click and drag on the map to select an extent

  • Enter a name for the output KML results

  • Click Run Task to begin processing

Supported File Types

This task supports all GIS file types.

Usage Notes

  • The output KML files can be read by any KML client including ArcGIS Explorer, ArcGlobe, and Google Earth.

  • Each output result is converted to a compressed file with a .kmz extension where geometries and symbology is maintained.

  • Converting a single result produces a single .kmz file that can be downloaded. If there are multiple results, the .kmz files are added to a zip file that can be downloaded.

  • A processing extent can be specified to limit the geographic area being exported.

  • If a processing extent is not specified, the full extent of inputs is used.

  • All output KML files are created in the WGS84 coordinate system.

  • Formats such are office files are not supported.

  • An ArcGIS map service layer and an ArcGIS feature service layer are supported.

  • Requires ArcGIS 10.x 

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