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The Layer file will be saved in the output location that was specified.

Output Data Name: If desired, specify a name for your layer fileĪfter you select OK, the tool will run and an ArcGIS Layer file will be created from the Input KML file.

Output Location: Navigate to where you want your Layer file saved.

Input KML File: Navigate to where your KML file is saved and select.

Navigate to: ArcToolbox > Conversion Tools > From KML > KML To Layer In addition to the KML file, a KMZ file can also contain other file types such as images, textures, and additional KML files. To explain the difference, a KML file is actually a plain text file, whereas a KMZ is a zipped file, which contains the KML file. NOTE: In this post I will use the term KMZ, but the file type name is referred to as KML in ArcGIS, which is the GIS program utilized throughout this post.

In addition, I will teach you how to convert an ArcGIS layer into a KMZ file for use in Google Earth. In this post I will teach you how to convert a Google KMZ file into a shapefile.