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KML to GML

Convert KML to GML 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 KML to GML format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard GML format

kml to gml

Convert kml to gml 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

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About

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.

GML

GML (Geography Markup Language) is an XML-based geospatial data encoding standard defined by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). GML provides rich geospatial data modeling capabilities, supporting complex geometry types, topology, coordinate reference systems, and spatiotemporal data. GML is widely used in European and government sectors, often for national spatial data infrastructures (SDI).

Conversion trade-offs

KML: limitations to know

  • Large file sizes, not suitable for storing many features
  • No topology support, limited expression of complex features
  • Style information embedded in data increases file complexity

GML: what you gain

  • Rigorous standard suitable for government and enterprise data exchange
  • Powerful data modeling for complex geographic concepts

Why convert KML to GML?

Converting KML to GML is one of the most common workflows in GIS. KML data usually comes from desktop GIS software, government open-data portals, or data exchange with partners, while GML is what modern tools, web maps, and platforms expect. This converter bridges the two: it reads your KML files, keeps geometry and attributes intact, and writes clean GML 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 KML to GML converter free?

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

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting KML to GML?

By default the output keeps the source coordinate system. If your KML 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 KML files at once and each one produces its own GML output.

GML at a glance

Key Features

  • OGC international standard with rigorous specification
  • Supports complex geometries, topology, and spatiotemporal data
  • Extensible Application Schema for domain-specific customization

Common Use Cases

  • Data exchange for national spatial data infrastructures (SDI)
  • Geographic data publishing by government and mapping agencies

How to Use

  1. 1

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