Convert to KML

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

Open

• Select Convert to KML in the task menu

Open

• 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 

Related Tasks

• Create an Esri Map or Layer Package

• Create GeoPDF

• Zip Files