File extension KLM
| File type | Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) |
| Developer | Google Inc. |
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What is a KLM file?
KLM file format was developed by Keyhole Inc., which was acquired by Google in 2004. KLM files are used for storing visual modeling data for GIS applications. The files save data in XML format.
KLM files can be opened offline using dedicated software tools or using an online application Google Maps, accessible via a web browser. The single requirements is that the Keyhole Markup Language file in question must be available on a web server.
Program(s) that can open the .KLM file
Windows
How to open KLM files
If you cannot open the KLM file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports KLM among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the KLM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the KLM format files
The inability to open and operate the KLM file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a KLM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the KLM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the KLM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the KLM format
- The KLM file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the KLM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a KLM file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the KLM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the KLM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the KLM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.KLM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected KLM file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the KLM file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. KLM) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.