You may have recently downloaded a KMZ file. If so, you might be wondering how to convert KMZ to shapefile. Before we get started, we’ll explain what a KMZ file is, how it differs from a shapefile, and what tools are available to convert it to KML. Next, we’ll talk about the Layer to KML tool, which is used to transform a KMZ file into a readable shapefile.
KMZ file extension
If you are in need to convert KMZ to shapefile, there are many tools out there that can do the job. One such tool is called KMZ2Shp. It is very fast and can convert between a variety of formats, including ESRI Shapefile format and 90 other formats. A KMZ file is basically a geodatabase containing features in a certain coordinate reference system.
You can import a shapefile to Google Earth, Google Maps, Bing Google Earth Maps, and others with a KMZ file extension. These programs all import KMZ files, which contain the names and locations of mapped cities, flight paths, and more. After you convert the KMZ file to shapefile format, you can import it into these programs. Here are some steps to help you convert a KMZ file to a shapefile.
Layer to KML tool
To convert a KMZ file to a shapefile, you must first make sure that the layers are allowed to be shared in ArcGIS. You will find the “Layer to KML” tool in ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro. In ArcGIS, open the “Layer” dialog box and select a layer to convert. The “Layer to KML” dialog box displays the shapefile and its directory and name.
You can now use the Layer to KML tool to convert KM Z to shapefile. The Shapefile will be saved in a folder that you’ve specified. After you save it, you can merge it with the KMZ file by opening it in QGIS or Google Maps. This tool is similar to the Geojson to TopoJSON or Shapefile to TopoJSON converters.
Map to KML tool
One of the benefits of using a Map to KML tool to convert KMX to shapefile is the clean results it can provide. While a KMZ file may contain numerous layers, GPX files are much smaller and can be used in the same way as a KML file. To convert GPX to KML, open a GPX file using an open-source application such as ogr2ogr from the GDAL/OGR software. Ensure you have selected a folder structure for the KML file, and use a forward slash (/) to separate folders.
After you have created your shapefile file, click on the Save As option. The tool will then create an ArcGIS Layer file from the KML file. Once you have saved the file, you can view it in Google Earth. You can then share it with your friends and colleagues or upload it to a website. Alternatively, you can choose to send the KMZ file as an e-mail attachment to friends or upload it to a website.
Layer to Shapefile tool
The Layer to Shapefile tool is an easy way to export layers as a shape file. In fact, shapefiles are easier to work with than layer files. After exporting your layer package, you can convert it into a shapefile by selecting the Layer to Shapefile tool in the Geoprocessing pane. The tool requires that you have a CSV file with latitude and longitude values in separate columns. You can also select a shapefile by selecting the Output Folder tool.
Once you have added a layer, you can explore its metadata by right-clicking it. This will display the spatial reference and geometry types, as well as data fields. Then, you can edit or remove the features that you need. Once you’ve done that, click OK. The Layer to Shapefile tool can save a geometried table as a shapefile. The layer will be added to the Table of Contents panel.
