What is KMZ file?
The KMZ file extension is a type of data that comes from Google Earth. You can use this file to create an interactive 3D model right in your browser. It contains information about the map like buildings and natural features. The user has the ability to fly through the model and explore it on their own time.
KMZ Format details
|Full Name||Google Earth Placemark Format|
Tools that will help you view KMZ files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the KMZ extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the KMZ file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the KMZ file differently than the application dedicated to handling the KMZ file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the KMZ file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the KMZ file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the KMZ file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
KMZ File Viewers
- Adobe Photoshop
- ArcGIS Desktop
- Google Earth
- Google Maps