Convert KMZ to MAP
| File Extension | KMZ |
| Full Name | Compressed Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) Format |
Files with the .KMZ extension contain compressed locations, as well as their details, such as labels, custom names, and the geographical latitude and altitude.
| File Extension | MAP |
| Full Name | Geographical Map Format |
The .map extension may refer to many file types depending on the software that was used to pack the data into the .map file. Generally all the .map files are some type of Geographical Map files used to store the Map data and co-ordinates pertaining to the packaging software used to create the map file.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "KMZ") to another (referred to as "MAP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, KMZ 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 KMZ to format MAP becomes essential.
So, how can we perform KMZ to MAP 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 KMZ and transforming it into format MAP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of KMZ to MAP converters.
Conversion from KMZ to MAP
KMZ to MAP
How to convert the KMZ file to MAP?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of KMZ to MAP. 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 KMZ file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file KMZ, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the KMZ file to the application
- Select the output format of the MAP file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file MAP on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted MAP file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the KMZ format:
Other conversions
to the MAP 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.