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 | STL |
Full Name | Stereolithography Format |
The .STL extension refers to files of the type, Stereolithography files. It is a native file format for CAD software that are based on stereolithography. There are many community developed and supported packages that work with the STL file and language for CAD.The STL file is mostly used for rapid prototyping and contains usually 3D modeling data.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "KMZ") to another (referred to as "STL"). 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 STL becomes essential.
So, how can we perform KMZ to STL 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 STL. 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 STL converters.
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 STL. 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:
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.