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Basic information about KMZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension KMZ（*.KMZ or *.kmz）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the KMZ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the KMZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the KMZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support KMZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the KMZ file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the KMZ file?
How to open a KMZ file?
What programs do I need to open a KMZ file?
What programs help to create and edit a KMZ file?
How to convert KMZ files to another file format?
How to convert another files to KMZ file format?

1.Detail information about KMZ file extension: Google Earth Placemark File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert KMZ files
File type	Google Earth Placemark File	Category	GIS Files
Developer	Google	File format	Zip
Description	KMZ file is a Google Earth Placemark File developed by Google. A KMZ file is a file that stores map locations viewable in Google Earth, a global mapping program. It contains placemarks that may include a custom name and the latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates of the location. KMZ files provide a bird's eye view of locations throughout the U.S. and other areas of the world.
Windows	Google Earth Trimble SketchUp Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in Adobe Photoshop MAPC2MAPC
macOS	Google Earth Trimble SketchUp Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
Linux	Google Earth Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
Android	Google Earth
Web	Google Maps

How to convert KMZ files to another file format?

There are 13 records in our database eligible for KMZ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve KMZ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

KMZ to 3DS	KMZ to DAE	KMZ to DXF	KMZ to ECW
KMZ to JNX	KMZ to JPEG	KMZ to JPG	KMZ to KML
KMZ to MAP	KMZ to OBJ	KMZ to PDF	KMZ to STL
KMZ to XGL

How to convert another files to KMZ file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for another files to KMZ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to KMZ conversion, you may use the option.

JPEG to KMZ	WRL to KMZ	KML to KMZ	JPG to KMZ
MAP to KMZ	PDF to KMZ	PNG to KMZ	GDB to KMZ

Can't open a KMZ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.KMZ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the KMZ extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support KMZ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of KMZ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a KMZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a KMZ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a KMZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the KMZ file is damaged.
Whether the KMZ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the KMZ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the KMZ file format is incompletely.
Whether the KMZ file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a KMZ file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a KMZ file.

If the KMZ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.