KML to SHP Converter

About This Tool

This tool converts KML to SHP for GIS workflows. It ingests KML or KMZ inputs, parses placemarks and geometry, and outputs a standard ESRI Shapefile package. The process preserves attributes where possible and can reproject coordinates to a user-specified CRS. Output is delivered as a zipped SHP bundle containing .shp, .shx, .dbf, and .prj files, enabling immediate import into desktop GIS. The system supports batch processing for larger workstreams and provides a log for auditing conversions. It adheres to common GIS data standards to ensure compatibility across platforms and teams. Intended users include GIS analysts, urban planners, and data engineers who need reliable data interchange between web exports and desktop GIS tools. Unique value lies in robust handling of simple KML features and attributes, optional re-projection, and structured outputs that fit into established GIS pipelines. Core features include file ingestion, attribute retention, coordinate transformation, and standardized shapefile export. Use cases span project data migration, cross-platform data sharing, and batch GIS data preparation for mapping and analysis.

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