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S-57 to KML

Convert S-57 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 S57 to KML format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard KML format

s57 to kml

Convert s57 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

S-57

S-57 is an electronic navigational chart (ENC) data exchange standard defined by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), the official data format recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). S-57 data contains nautical features including water depths, channels, anchorages, and obstructions, serving as the key data foundation for safe maritime navigation.

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

S-57: limitations to know

  • Specialized format primarily for maritime navigation
  • Data access typically requires authorization and payment

KML: what you gain

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

Why convert S-57 to KML?

Converting S-57 to KML is one of the most common workflows in GIS. S-57 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 S-57 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 S-57 to KML converter free?

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

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting S-57 to KML?

By default the output keeps the source coordinate system. If your S-57 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 S-57 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 S-57 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.