Convert KML to OV2
| File Extension | KML |
| Full Name | Google Earth Keyhole Markup Language Format |
The extension .KML stands for Keyhole Markup language file. This type of file is used mostly to store, geographic information which is used for modeling the information in a xml based format. Internet based two dimensional maps and geographical interactive browsers use the data from the KML file to show the end users, detailed geographical visuals.
| File Extension | OV2 |
| Full Name | TomTom Navigator Point Of Interest Format |
OV2 file format is used by TomTom navigation devices to store map data. OV2 files contains POI (Point of interest) database information.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "KML") to another (referred to as "OV2"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, KML 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 KML to format OV2 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform KML to OV2 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 KML and transforming it into format OV2. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of KML to OV2 converters.
Conversion from KML to OV2
KML to OV2
How to convert the KML file to OV2?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of KML to OV2. 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 KML file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file KML, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the KML file to the application
- Select the output format of the OV2 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file OV2 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted OV2 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the KML format:
Other conversions
to the OV2 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.