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GeoJSON to KML Converter

Convert GeoJSON geometry to KML for Google Earth and Google Maps.

GeoJSON KML
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Privacy-first conversion
No files stored
In-memory processing
Deleted instantly
No sign-up needed

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About Converting GeoJSON to KML

GeoJSON encodes geographic features as ordinary JSON, standardised as RFC 7946. Because any language that parses JSON can read it, it has become the default format for web maps and geospatial APIs. When you need to move away from GeoJSON, the usual reason is simple: text-based, so heavy for very large datasets.

Converting your GeoJSON map file to KML solves that. KML is the XML format Google Earth introduced for describing points, paths, polygons and overlays on a map. It became an Open Geospatial Consortium standard in 2008 and is now read by most mapping software. In practice you gain native to google earth and google maps and carries styling, labels and descriptions alongside geometry. PrivConvert runs the whole GeoJSON-to-KML conversion in server memory and deletes your file the instant the KML is ready — nothing is stored, logged or reused.

When this conversion helps

  • You need native to Google Earth and Google Maps
  • You need carries styling, labels and descriptions alongside geometry
  • You need plain XML, so readable and editable by hand
  • Sharing a GeoJSON map file with someone whose software expects KML

Tips for best results

  • After converting, open the KML and skim the formatting — complex layouts occasionally need a small touch-up.
  • Files up to 250 MB are supported, and you can batch-convert several GeoJSON files at once; each is processed privately and deleted immediately.

How to Convert GeoJSON to KML Online

Converting GeoJSON to KML with PrivConvert takes three quick steps and no software to install. What you gain with KML: native to Google Earth and Google Maps.

1
Upload your GeoJSON file

Drag and drop your file into the upload area, click to browse your device, or paste a URL to a file hosted online. You can upload files up to 250 MB and batch convert up to 20 files at once.

2
Automatic conversion

Once uploaded, the conversion from GeoJSON to KML starts automatically. The process runs entirely in an isolated environment - your data never leaves the secure pipeline.

3
Download your KML file

Your converted file is ready instantly. Click the download button to save it to your device. The file is deleted from memory immediately after download.

Why convert GeoJSON to KML with PrivConvert?

PrivConvert turns your GeoJSON into KML without ever storing, logging or sharing it. Here is what that looks like in practice:

Encrypted transfers

Every upload and download is protected with TLS 1.3, so your file cannot be intercepted on the way to the server or back to you.

No account required

Convert instantly with no sign-up, no email and no profiling cookies. We never build a profile around you or the files you convert.

Works on any device

Runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS — no install, plugin or desktop software needed.

Fast in-memory processing

Each job runs in an isolated in-memory sandbox, so most conversions finish in seconds instead of waiting in a queue.

GeoJSON vs KML - Format Comparison

FeatureGeoJSONKML
File extension.geojson.kml
Full nameGeoJSONKeyhole Markup Language
Introduced20082004
EncodingTextText
EditableYesYes
Open standardYesYes
Supported by PrivConvertYes (as input)Yes (as output)
Privacy-safe conversionIn-memory, zero storage
Max file size250 MB per file
Batch supportUp to 20 files simultaneously

Built for people who value their privacy

From one-off files to daily batches, thousands of people rely on PrivConvert precisely because it keeps nothing once the job is done.

250 MB Max file size
450+ Conversion tools
0 sec File retention
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert GeoJSON to KML?
Upload your .geojson file and complete the quick security check. Each feature becomes a KML Placemark and the KML downloads in seconds, ready to open in Google Earth.
Which geometry types are supported?
Points, LineStrings and Polygons plus their Multi* variants are converted, and a feature's name/description properties become the Placemark name and description.
Will it open in Google Earth?
Yes. The output is standard KML 2.2 with Placemarks and, where needed, MultiGeometry, so Google Earth and Google Maps import it directly.
Is my data safe and private?
Yes. The file is parsed entirely in server memory with a depth-limited JSON parser, never written to disk, never stored or logged, and deleted the moment your download is ready.

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