Open KMZ file

KMZ files: what are they and how do I open them?

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.kmz file type #1: Compressed KML file

You can recognize the compressed version of Google Earth's Keyhole Markup Language by its KMZ file extension.

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KMZ file is a compressed version of a KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file, which is a file format used to display geographic data in an Earth browser, such as Google Earth or Google Maps.

KMZ files are zipped to make them smaller and easier to distribute or store. They can contain placemarks featuring a custom name, description, and 3D model, or they can contain a network link to data hosted online.

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Google Earth

A virtual globe, map and geographical information application by Google

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Google Earth for Mac

A geographical information platform

.kmz file type #2: Correlate K-Map zipped knowledge map

Files with kmz extension are associated with Correlate. They help user to administrate electronic information.

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The kmz file extension is used for Correlate. This helps user access, collect, and manage electronic information found in multiple locations and file systems.

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K-Map

A document organizing tool

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.kmz" has the file extension "kmz". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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