KMZ File

Category: GIS Files

What is a KMZ file?

Developed by a collaboration between Google and Keyhole, Google Earth, a global mapping program, uses the KMZ (Keyhole Markup Zip) file extension. These files are useful in storing the latitude and longitude details of a specific place on the earth and a custom name for it.
Some KMZ files can also incorporate a 3d model overview of a specific place from Google SketchUp to give users a better insight into how a building or any other architecture looks. These files are zipped KML files and are easier to distribute.

How to Open KMZ Files

Google Earth

Trimble SketchUp

Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper

ESRI ArcGIS

Blender

Adobe Photoshop

Google Earth

Trimble SketchUp

Blender

Adobe Photoshop

Google Earth

Blender

How to Make KMZ Files

Below are some software programs that can open KMZ files. Download one to open your file now.