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GMT to KML

Convert GMT 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 GMT to KML format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard KML format

gmt to kml

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

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About

GMT

GMT ASCII Vectors is a text-based vector data format used by Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) software. GMT is widely used in earth science research and academic paper map making. The GMT format records geographic features as text lines, each containing coordinates and optional attribute information.

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

GMT: limitations to know

  • Only used in GMT software ecosystem, low universality
  • Does not support complex attributes and style information

KML: what you gain

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

Why convert GMT to KML?

Converting GMT to KML is one of the most common workflows in GIS. GMT 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 GMT 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 GMT to KML converter free?

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

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting GMT to KML?

By default the output keeps the source coordinate system. If your GMT 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 GMT 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 GMT 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.