Online GIS Converter

Convert Shapefile to KML.

Convert Shapefile to KML for Google Earth-style viewing, stakeholder review, and lightweight map sharing.

Inspect before you spend: review your file metadata first, then convert it with a GDAL-powered workflow. Failed conversions do not cost tokens.

Start with inspection

Start Shapefile to KML Conversion

Upload your file in the converter, inspect layer and geometry details first, then convert when the output looks right.

InputShapefile

OutputKML

Token rule1 on success

Inspect your file first. Failed conversions do not cost tokens.

— 01 Format details

What happens when you convert Shapefile to KML?

Shapefile to KML, explained

Shapefile to KML conversion turns GIS features into KML placemarks that can be opened in tools such as Google Earth. Geometry and selected attributes can move into the KML output, while full GIS styling and database behavior may not transfer exactly.

— 02 Before you convert

Check these details first.

Upload a ZIP containing the Shapefile components.
Include .prj when available for better coordinate reference detection.
Inspect layer name, geometry, and feature count first.
Use reasonably sized layers for easier KML viewing.

— 03 Limitations

What may not carry over perfectly.

KML is for visualization and sharing, not full GIS database fidelity.
Complex attribute schemas may be simplified in the KML output.
Large layers can be slow or awkward in KML viewers.
Shapefile symbology is not automatically recreated as polished KML styling.

— 04 Workflow

Inspect

Upload the source file and review detected metadata before tokens are used.

Choose Output

Keep KML selected or adjust conversion settings if needed.

Convert

Run the GDAL-powered conversion on the server.

Validate & Download

Completed outputs are inspected again and stored temporarily for download.

— 05 Questions

01 Can I open the converted KML in Google Earth?

Standard KML output is intended for tools that support KML, including Google Earth-style viewers.

02 Do I need all Shapefile sidecar files?

Upload a ZIP with at least .shp, .shx, and .dbf. Include .prj when possible.

03 Will attributes appear in the KML?

Readable attributes can be carried into the output, but KML is not as flexible as a GIS database format.

04 Will failed Shapefile to KML jobs spend tokens?

No. Failed conversions do not cost tokens.

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— Trust File handling

Temporary files, clear retention, no surprise token spend.

Uploads and outputs are temporary and currently designed around 7-day retention. Files are used for inspection and conversion, not public sharing. You can review conversion history after signing in.