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CSV to KML

Convert CSV to KML online for free — right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, batch conversion, coordinate systems and attributes preserved.

Features

Fast Conversion

Efficiently convert from CSV to KML format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard KML format

csv to kml

Convert csv to kml online for free — right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, batch conversion, coordinate systems and attributes preserved.

Drag and drop files or folders, or click to upload

Coordinate Column Mapping

Select columns containing coordinate data. Auto-detected columns are pre-selected.

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About

CSV

CSV is a plain text table format with comma-separated columns. In GIS, CSV is commonly used to store tabular data with coordinate columns (such as longitude, latitude). While CSV itself is not a geospatial format, by specifying coordinate fields, tabular data can be converted to geometric features like points, lines, or polygons. CSV is the most common way to export geographic data from spreadsheets, databases, and sensors.

KML

KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is an XML-based geographic markup language originally developed by Keyhole and later acquired by Google, becoming an OGC standard. KML can describe points, lines, polygons, image overlays, 3D models, and other rich geographic content. It is the native format for Google Earth and Google Maps. KML files organize geographic data using tags and attributes, and support style definitions and network link functionality.

Conversion trade-offs

CSV: limitations to know

  • Does not support geometry types (point/line/polygon), only coordinate points
  • No coordinate reference system information
  • Lacks compression for large datasets

KML: what you gain

  • Deep integration with Google ecosystem, can be displayed directly in Google Earth
  • Supports NetworkLink for dynamic data updates

Why convert CSV to KML?

Converting CSV to KML is one of the most common workflows in GIS. CSV data usually comes from desktop GIS software, government open-data portals, or data exchange with partners, while KML is what modern tools, web maps, and platforms expect. This converter bridges the two: it reads your CSV files, keeps geometry and attributes intact, and writes clean KML output — entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — your files never leave your device.

Is the CSV to KML converter free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting CSV to KML?

By default the output keeps the source coordinate system. If your CSV file uses a projected CRS (like UTM), you can search any EPSG coordinate system by keyword or code and reproject in one step. Note: output formats that require WGS84 by specification (KML, KMZ, GPX) always reproject to WGS84 automatically.

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Yes — drop several CSV files at once and each one produces its own KML output.

KML at a glance

Key Features

  • XML-based format with clear structure, easy to parse
  • Supports rich style definitions including icons, colors, and transparency
  • Native support for display in Google Earth and Google Maps

Common Use Cases

  • Data display in Google Earth and Google Maps
  • Sharing and publishing GPS tracks and points of interest
  • Visualization and annotation of geographic information

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload your CSV file — drag and drop it onto the page, or browse from your device. You can add several files at once for batch conversion.

  2. 2

    The conversion runs automatically in your browser. No upload, no server — your data stays on your device the entire time.

  3. 3

    Download the KML file. Each input produces its own output, ready to use in your GIS, web map, or archive.