.kmz
| File Type |
 Google Earth Placemark File |
| File Format |
Proprietary (Google) |
| Usage |
Referenced by an application; not meant to be opened manually; may run a program or script when opened |
| Rank |
★ ★ ★ Common |
| Description |
A KMZ file stores placemarks used by Google Earth. It is used for marking and saving locations on a map. Each marker includes the latitude and longitude of the location as well as a description of the area.
Google Earth is a global mapping program developed by Google. It was originally created by Keyhole Software, which was acquired by Google on October 27, 2004.
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| Open With |
| Windows |
 Google Earth
 Trimble SketchUp
 Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper
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| macOS |
Google Earth Trimble SketchUp  Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in
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| Unix |
Google Earth Blender with Google Earth Importer plug-in |
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| Updated |
June 9, 2009 |
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