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AKgringo
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How do I open a KMZ file?
Whenever I try to open a KMZ file, all I get are lines of code. Windows 10 is my operating system (recently updated) and Microsoft Edge is the
default browser.
I have Google Earth pro downloaded, and even using chrome as the browser I cannot view the files.
[Edited on 9-10-2019 by AKgringo]
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Bob and Susan
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convert to a jpg file online and open it with anything
https://mygeodata.cloud/converter/kmz-to-jpeg
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TRAVISD
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Post the file and lets others try it?
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I have Windows 10 and Google Earth Pro on my machine. When I click on a kmz link, like what Harald always posts, my Google Earth opens with the added
stuff showing. I bet it is just a setting thing? I hope someone with computer smarts can advise!
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AKgringo
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I do too, because it sure ain't me! I tried the link that Bob or Susan provided, and it wouldn't work for me either.
I have never been able to view any of the kmz files that Harald has posted, but now when I zoom in on Baja on Google Earth, all of the gas stations
that were in one of the files show up!
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It works for me to open Google Earth and drag the KMZ file over and drop it in. It opens!!! If that does not work look at the setting and try to
figure it out from there!! That is the best I have to offer!!
Good luck & Happy Trails!
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Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | Whenever I try to open a KMZ file, all I get are lines of code. Windows 10 is my operating system (recently updated) and Microsoft Edge is the
default browser.
I have Google Earth pro downloaded, and even using chrome as the browser I cannot view the files.
[Edited on 9-10-2019 by AKgringo] |
Right click on file, select “open with” google earth
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | Whenever I try to open a KMZ file, all I get are lines of code. Windows 10 is my operating system (recently updated) and Microsoft Edge is the
default browser.
I have Google Earth pro downloaded, and even using chrome as the browser I cannot view the files.
[Edited on 9-10-2019 by AKgringo] |
Right click on file, select “open with” google earth |
I believe that 'goat' has the solution.
Somewhere along the line, you have to tell Windows what program to use to open specific types of files. Common file types (pdf) and all Windows file
types are set up by default by Microsoft. Other, less common file types have to be set up once.
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John M
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kmz files
can you convert the file from kmz to kml?
The kml may open.
Certainly no expert but I cannot get a kml to attach to an outgoing email but I can get a kmz to attach, and open on the other end.
JM
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JZ
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Unless the kmz file is corrupt or you have a weird setting on your computer, when you click on it, it should open directly in GE,
Weird setting on computer/browser is most likely.
[Edited on 9-10-2019 by JZ]
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AKgringo
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | Unless the kmz file is corrupt or you have a weird setting on your computer, when you click on it, it should open directly in GE,
Weird setting on computer/browser is most likely. |
It probably is a problem with my settings. I have a small travel unit, and a larger home unit, and they are both unable to open the files.
I have also had problems trying to connect to a public WIFI at a coffee shop that has always worked for me before. I don't know if it is a security
issue related to the most recent Windows 10 upgrade, but the timing is suspicious. I had to re-install Chrome on both units, but I still can't open
the kmz files with it.
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Chrome is a browser - not designed to open kmz files
you have 2 choices (provided that you have Google Earth installed)
#1 tell your kmz file (in attributes or settings) that it and all other kmz files want to be opened with Google Earth
#2 open Google Earth, chose "Open..." in the file menu, select the kmz (or kml, or gpx) file that you want to open.
once the file is open you can change it in any way you want with cmd-I
colors, line thickness, location, icon, label, add web links etc etc
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David K
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I use Chrome... No problems with your kmz files for me.
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JZ
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I have Chrome installed.
But Firefox is set as my default browser.
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PaulW
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Restart your PC - try again
Remove GE and reinstall it. - try again
If using Chrome remove and reinstall. - try again
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All KMZ files open automatically with GE for me. GE doesnt go through Chrome.
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AKgringo
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I installed Firefox, and it gave me the option to open files in google earth. That wasn't happening with Edge as the browser.
I need to play with this some more, I think I still don't have it right!
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| Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | Chrome is a browser - not designed to open kmz files
you have 2 choices (provided that you have Google Earth installed)
#1 tell your kmz file (in attributes or settings) that it and all other kmz files want to be opened with Google Earth
#2 open Google Earth, chose "Open..." in the file menu, select the kmz (or kml, or gpx) file that you want to open.
once the file is open you can change it in any way you want with cmd-I
colors, line thickness, location, icon, label, add web links etc etc |
Sounds like the correct answer to me. Performing the file association so that GE opens kmz files is best. Then you can just double click the filename
and away you go.
Also, a kmz file is a zipped (compressed) kml file. I think winzip will unzip it and produce the kml file.
[Edited on 9-11-2019 by SFandH]
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PaulW
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Want a KML file?
No need to unzip.
If you have the kmz file on your desktop just change "kmz" to "kml" Then tell the PC that it is ok to do that. Then open the KML.
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4x4abc
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there is no advantage to change kmz to kml
kml will take more space on your computer
if you have a lot of Baja files (like me) kmz is the more economic (space) option
if you work with different navigation file formats a lot and have to use translating programs like GPSBabel to translate, you will need kml files as
input
https://www.gpsbabel.org/
to use all the built in advantages of Google Earth (like 3D and terrain tilt and time slider) you should stay away from having your browser handle
navigation files
only when tilted this image of Cuesta Agua Honda comes to life - your browser can only display 2D
put this on a 30" screen and you won't need TV any longer
wanna locate Cuesta Agua Honda?
Attachment: Cuesta Agua Honda 400 m.kmz (842B)
This file has been downloaded 209 times
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