Convert GML to SVG

File Extension GML
Full Name Geography Markup Language

Files with the .GML extension contain geographical data saved in a format based on XML structure and allow for a graphical presentation of various types of data, such as vectors, points, and areas. The files are used for saving such data in geographical information system applications and for standardized exchanges between such applications.

File Extension SVG
Full Name XML Based Vector Graphics Format

Files with the .SVG extension contain information regarding two-dimensional vector graphics, encoded in an open text format based on the XML character language. The format was devised by the WWW Consortium, also called W3C, and is used for viewing vector graphics online.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "GML") to another (referred to as "SVG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, GML file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format GML to format SVG becomes essential.

So, how can we perform GML to SVG file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format GML and transforming it into format SVG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of GML to SVG converters.

Conversion from GML to SVG

GML to SVG

How to convert the GML file to SVG?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of GML to SVG. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the GML file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file GML, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the GML file to the application
  • Select the output format of the SVG file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file SVG on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted SVG file that can be found in the location selected in step 4