Convert TAB to KML
| File Extension | TAB |
| Full Name | MapInfo Format |
File with a .TAB extension contains references to spatial data or its visualisation, stored in ASCII plain text format. It is utilised by the GIS – Mapinfo software, which is a product of Pitney Bowes Software company, previously known as MapInfo Corporation.
| 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.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TAB") to another (referred to as "KML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, TAB 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 TAB to format KML becomes essential.
So, how can we perform TAB to KML 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 TAB and transforming it into format KML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of TAB to KML converters.
Conversion from TAB to KML
TAB to KML
How to convert the TAB file to KML?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of TAB to KML. 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 TAB file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file TAB, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the TAB file to the application
- Select the output format of the KML file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file KML on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted KML file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the TAB format:
Other conversions
to the KML 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.