Converting KML files to CSV or TXT

vanser

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Oct 31, 2006, 11:58:04 AM10/31/06

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Hi,

Is there a program that would allow me to convert my KML file with locations in to a CSV or TXT file?

Thanks,

vanser

vanser

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Oct 31, 2006, 2:14:48 PM10/31/06

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Help Please.... Is there such a tool and if so where could I find it.

Thank You !!!!

ManoM

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Oct 31, 2006, 2:18:28 PM10/31/06

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Hi vanser,

One disclaimer: I haven't used any conversion utilities, so I can't guaruntee results. However, this thread has some good tips on file conversions, as does this thread.

ManoM

ManoM

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Oct 31, 2006, 2:35:50 PM10/31/06

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Also, vanser, if you have trouble finding something specifically that works for you, KML is XML, so any XML tools for converting to CSV, such as an XSLT stylesheet, would work for you.

ManoM

simon_a

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Oct 31, 2006, 3:08:33 PM10/31/06

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Hello,

KML (not KMZ) is text, so you don't need any conversion to that extent (try opening a KML file with a text editor).

As for CSV, you can use MS Excel if you have a reasonably recent version of it that will import XML files.

As ManoM said, KML is a type of XML; simply save as a KML (not KMZ) file, rename the file from ".kml" to ".xml" and then open it with Excel, which will convert it into a spreadsheet for you. Of course, you can then save as a CSV file if you want.

Cheers,

Simon.

vanser

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Oct 31, 2006, 4:22:05 PM10/31/06

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Thank you !

barryhunter

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Oct 31, 2006, 5:49:59 PM10/31/06

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Quote:

simply save as a KML (not KMZ) file, rename the file from ".kml" to ".xml" and then open it with Excel, which will convert it into a spreadsheet for you.

Never knew that, great tip thanks!

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