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SHP → KMZ

A SHP is a set of files, not one. Upload them together as a .zip — we will unpack it and convert what is inside.

Learn about the formats: What is KMZ? What is SHP?

Convert ESRI Shapefiles (SHP) into Google Earth KMZ archives instantly with our online tool. This conversion bridges professional GIS data with lightweight visualization software.

SHP is a vector data storage format used extensively in GIS software like ArcGIS and QGIS, typically consisting of multiple files (shp, shx, dbf). KMZ is a compressed version of KML, optimized for Google Earth and mobile mapping applications. When converting SHP to KMZ, spatial vectors and associated attribute data are translated into KML structures and bundled into a single archive for quick rendering.

The conversion between SHP and KMZ is lossless in terms of geographic geometry; your coordinates and vector features remain completely accurate, and the file size changes only insignificantly.

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File formats: what to choose

A quick guide to strengths and trade-offs of popular formats — so you pick the right one before converting.

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GIS & maps

Geographic and spatial data layers.

Common extensions: GeoJSON, KML, SHP, GPX, GPKG

Advantages
  • + GeoJSON is native to web maps
  • + KML works with Google Earth
  • + Shapefiles are common in GIS workflows
Disadvantages
  • SHP needs multiple sidecar files
  • Coordinate systems must match the target
  • Large datasets need simplification
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Images

Raster and vector graphics for web, print, and photography.

Common extensions: PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, SVG, HEIC, TIFF

Advantages
  • + WebP and AVIF offer excellent compression for the web
  • + PNG keeps transparency and sharp edges
  • + SVG scales without quality loss
Disadvantages
  • RAW and TIFF files are large and slow to share
  • JPEG loses quality on every re-save
  • Some formats are not supported in older browsers
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Documents

Office files, PDFs, ebooks, and plain text.

Common extensions: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, EPUB, TXT

Advantages
  • + PDF locks layout for printing and sharing
  • + DOCX and ODT are easy to edit collaboratively
  • + Plain text works on any device
Disadvantages
  • PDF is hard to edit without special tools
  • Complex layouts may shift after conversion
  • Scanned PDFs need OCR for editable text
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Video

Clips, streams, screen recordings, and movies.

Common extensions: MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, AVI, MPEG

Advantages
  • + MP4 (H.264/H.265) plays almost everywhere
  • + WebM is efficient for web embedding
  • + MKV can hold multiple audio and subtitle tracks
Disadvantages
  • High-resolution video needs lots of storage and bandwidth
  • Re-encoding always takes time and may reduce quality
  • Some codecs require licensing for commercial use

Frequently asked questions

No. The geometry is converted without loss, ensuring your points, lines, and polygons retain their exact spatial coordinates.
Yes, for best results including attributes, upload the core .shp along with its companion files, or bundle them in a ZIP archive.
Because KMZ simply compresses the newly generated XML-based KML data, closely matching the raw vector weight of the original SHP components.

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