Convert KMZ to Shapefile online
Upload a KMZ, check it on the map, download a Shapefile that opens in QGIS and ArcGIS at the right place.
Why convert KMZ to Shapefile here?
- Google Earth degrees are projected to UTM metres automatically, or to the EPSG you choose: lengths and areas are right.
- Folders become a
layerfield, placemark names atextfield, extended data its own columns. - A .prj next to each .shp: QGIS and ArcGIS place it without asking.
- Points, lines and polygons in separate Shapefiles, one zip that QGIS opens as is.
How it works
- UploadDrop your file, up to 50 MB. Nothing to install, no account.
- See it on the mapEvery layer drawn on a map in a minute or two. Click an object to see its attributes.
- Place & checkCoordinate system from the file, from the coordinate labels, by search or with 2 points. AI names the layers; you correct them.
- DownloadFiles under 1 MB are free (3 a day). Bigger files: one payment per conversion.
Technical details
| Input | KMZ or KML (Google Earth, My Maps, QGIS exports) |
|---|---|
| Output | Shapefile (.zip with .shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj): points, lines, polygons, in metres |
| Max size | 50 MB |
| Coordinate systems | 8,000+ EPSG codes: UTM, State Plane, Lambert, Merchich, OSGB, RGF93… |
Going the other way? Convert Shapefile to KMZ.
Pricing — pay per conversion, no subscription
| Preview | Free | Map preview and AI layer categories, any file up to 50 MB |
|---|---|---|
| Free download | Free | Files under 1 MB, 3 per day |
| CAD → GIS | $10 | Shapefile + KMZ, layer categories, altitudes linked, with Max AI: title block read, symbols found (manholes, valves…), plain-English report and plan cleanup |
| GIS → CAD | $10 | DXF or DWG R2000 |
| GIS → GIS | $5 | KML / KMZ / GeoJSON → Shapefile with its .prj, in metres (UTM) or the coordinate system you pick; Shapefile / GeoJSON → KMZ / KML for Google Earth; Shapefile / KML → GeoJSON; KML → CSV; KML ↔ GPX, GPX → Shapefile |
FAQ
How do I convert KMZ to SHP?
Drop the KMZ above, check it on the map, then download the zip. Each geometry type is its own Shapefile (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj).
Which coordinate system will the Shapefile use?
The UTM zone where your data sits, chosen automatically, so distances are in metres. You can pick another EPSG code, including WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), before downloading.
Are my folders and placemark data kept?
Yes. The folder goes into a layer column, the placemark name into text, and each extended data field into its own column.
How much does it cost?
The map preview is free, files under 1 MB download for free (3 a day), bigger files are $5.
What happens to my files?
Your files are deleted after 24 hours and never used for AI training. They are only used to make your conversion.
Can I get a refund?
No: the free map preview is there so you can check the result before you pay. If a file doesn't open, e-mail us and we'll fix the conversion.
Paid downloads?
Paid downloads open in a few days. Until then files under 1 MB download for free, and Max AI is free to try.