.kmz KML geographic compressed data
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/vnd.google-earth.kmz |
|---|---|
| Description | KML geographic compressed data |
| Acronym | KML – Keyhole Markup Language |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .kmz file?
A .kmz file is a “KML geographic compressed data” (MIME type application/vnd.google-earth.kmz). KML stands for Keyhole Markup Language.
How do I open a .kmz file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .kmz file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.kmz shows the guessed type.
Which format is .kmz based on?
Technically a .kmz file is a subtype of “Zip archive” (application/zip), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .kmz?
The MIME type is application/vnd.google-earth.kmz. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.google-earth.kmz .kmz; in nginx: types { application/vnd.google-earth.kmz kmz; }.