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Convert GPX to KMZ

Convert GPX files to KMZ, online and free. GISConverter reads your GPX data locally in the browser and writes a KMZ file so you can share it as a single, compact Google Earth file — nothing is uploaded, and your data never leaves your computer.

Drop a file here, or click to browse

KML, KMZ, SHP (.zip), GeoJSON, GPKG, GML, GPX, DXF, GeoTIFF, and more

No uploadNo trackingOpen standards (GDAL/OGR)Works offline once loaded
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How to convert GPX to KMZ

  1. Drop your GPX file into the box above (or click to browse).
  2. The GDAL engine loads once and reads the file right in your browser.
  3. Pick KMZ as the output, set a coordinate system if you need one, and click Convert, then download the result.

Why convert GPX to KMZ?

GPX comes from GPS devices and outdoor apps, so it isn't always the format the next tool expects. Converting it to KMZ lets you share it as a single, compact Google Earth file without redrawing or re-collecting anything. Because GISConverter runs a full GDAL engine in your browser, the geometry and attributes carry across faithfully, and the file never leaves your device.

About the formats

GPX (.gpx): GPX is the open XML standard that GPS devices and fitness apps use to record waypoints, routes and tracks. Nearly every handheld GPS, running watch and mapping app can import or export it, which makes it the common language for outdoor and navigation data.

KMZ (.kmz): A KMZ file is simply a KML document compressed into a ZIP archive, optionally bundling icons, images and overlays alongside it. It is smaller than raw KML and is the format Google Earth exports by default, which makes it the usual way to hand a finished map to someone else.

Tips & things to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the GPX to KMZ converter free?

Yes. GISConverter is completely free and runs in your browser — no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Your GPX file is read and converted locally on your device with a GDAL engine compiled to WebAssembly, so it never leaves your computer.

What is KMZ?

A KMZ file is simply a KML document compressed into a ZIP archive, optionally bundling icons, images and overlays alongside it.

What is a GPX file?

GPX is the open XML standard that GPS devices and fitness apps use to record waypoints, routes and tracks.

Can I set the coordinate system?

Yes. Output defaults to EPSG:4326 (WGS84 longitude/latitude). Enter any EPSG code, such as EPSG:3857, in the coordinate-system box to reproject on the way out.

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