Image to KML Converter

The tool accepts a georeferenced image (GeoTIFF or JPEG with GPS metadata) and outputs a KML file containing GroundOverlay entries or Placemark elements that reference the image's coordinates. It is designed for GIS analysts, researchers, urban planners, field technicians, and educators who need rapid, GIS-ready overlays from imagery for visualization, reporting, or sharing with stakeholders.
Conceptually the process reads the image georeference data, derives the corner coordinates in the target coordinate system (defaulting to WGS84 for compatibility with Google Earth), and serializes a standards-compliant KML document. The resulting file can be opened in Google Earth, QGIS, ArcGIS, or other viewers to view, measure, annotate, and compare imagery against basemaps and vector data.
The tool emphasizes interoperability and reliability: it generates a well-formed KML with explicit href references to the source image, supports optional naming and simple styling via KML tags, and ensures coordinate accuracy within the limits of the embedded metadata. It does not perform raster reprojection or feature extraction; if data are missing or malformed, validation messages are produced and no output is produced.
Intended users include environmental scientists mapping satellite imagery, urban planners compiling site overlays, educators teaching GIS concepts, and developers integrating imagery into mapping apps. The workflow reduces manual drafting, lowers the risk of misalignment, and speeds up communication by delivering ready-to-import KML from the georeferenced image, ready for inclusion in reports, dashboards, or fieldwork.