Tools › Shapefile to KML
Convert a shapefile to KML — free
Want to see a shapefile in Google Earth or send it to someone without GIS software? Drop it here, check it on the map, and save it as a KML that opens almost anywhere.
Drop your zipped shapefile file here
or
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Switch to the DropMaps tab to see your map.
Your file stays on your computer — it opens in your browser, not on our servers.
Free · No signup · Nothing to install
How to do it
- A shapefile is several files (.shp, .shx, .dbf and .prj) — put them together in one .zip. Most shapefiles you download are already zipped.
- Drop your zipped shapefile file into the box above — or click “choose a file” to pick it from your device.
- Click “Convert to KML”. DropMaps opens in a new tab with your file on the map, so you can check it looks right.
- The save options open by themselves, with KML highlighted. Click it and the file downloads straight away.
Questions
Will it open in Google Earth?
Yes. The KML opens in Google Earth, Google My Maps and most GPS and mapping apps, and it is always saved in latitude and longitude, which is what those apps expect.
Can I change the data before converting?
Yes. Close the save options, edit values in the table, delete features or remove columns, then choose Export… from the layer’s menu.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is opened right in your browser, on your own computer. Nothing is sent to us unless you choose to save the map to a DropMaps account.
Is it really free?
Yes. Opening, viewing, editing and exporting files is free, with no signup needed. An account is only needed if you want to save maps to the cloud or share them with a link.
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