Shapefile to KML Converter — free & private
Drop a zipped ESRI Shapefile and get KML instantly. Runs fully in your browser. No uploads.
Tip: If Google Earth struggles with large KML, export KMZ instead (same data, smaller file).
Why this converter?
- No server uploads — conversion happens locally.
- Optional polygon-only export (good for AOIs/boundaries).
- Copy or download KML and preview it on a map.
If your file is big
- Export Shapefile → KMZ (smaller download, easier to share).
- Use Shapefile Reducer to simplify or batch large datasets.
- Open the full editor to clean/merge/buffer polygons before export.
FAQ
Do I need to upload my Shapefile?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
What should be inside the .zip?
At minimum .shp and .dbf. Including .prj helps detect CRS.
Does this work with polygons?
Yes. You can optionally keep only Polygon/MultiPolygon before exporting.
Can I open the result in Google Earth?
Yes — KML is the native format used by Google Earth.
My KML is huge — what should I do?
Use Shapefile → KMZ (smaller download), or reduce/simplify your shapefile first using our Shapefile Reducer tool.
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