CSV to KML Converter
Convert CSV (.csv) files to KML (.kml) right in your browser — free, instant and private. Drop a file below and download the result in seconds. Nothing is uploaded to a server, so your data never leaves your device.
Drag & drop your .csv file
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How to convert CSV to KML
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Add your CSV file
Drag and drop your .csv file onto the box above, or click to browse — you can also paste the raw text directly.
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Convert in your browser
GeoMaps reads the CSV and rewrites it as KML locally, on your device. The conversion is instant and your file is never sent anywhere.
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Download your KML
Click download to save the converted .kml file, or copy the output text. That's it — no account, no watermark, no limits.
CSV (comma-separated values) is the universal spreadsheet and database interchange format, opened by Excel, Google Sheets, and every data tool. For mapping it carries one record per row with latitude and longitude columns (plus any attributes). It's the simplest way to get tabular location data onto a map, or to pull mapped data back into a spreadsheet for analysis.
Need the other direction instead? KML is google Earth's XML format for placemarks and overlays. KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is an OGC standard XML format created for Google Earth and used widely across Google Maps, mobile mapping apps and GIS software. It stores placemarks, paths, polygons, styling and folder structure, which makes it ideal for sharing annotated maps with non-technical audiences. A KML file is plain text; when zipped with its assets it becomes a KMZ.
CSV is row-based and point-centric: each row needs latitude/longitude columns. Lines and polygons are written to a geometry column as WKT rather than as drawn shapes.
What is CSV?
.csvCSV (comma-separated values) is the universal spreadsheet and database interchange format, opened by Excel, Google Sheets, and every data tool. For mapping it carries one record per row with latitude and longitude columns (plus any attributes). It's the simplest way to get tabular location data onto a map, or to pull mapped data back into a spreadsheet for analysis.
What is KML?
.kmlKML (Keyhole Markup Language) is an OGC standard XML format created for Google Earth and used widely across Google Maps, mobile mapping apps and GIS software. It stores placemarks, paths, polygons, styling and folder structure, which makes it ideal for sharing annotated maps with non-technical audiences. A KML file is plain text; when zipped with its assets it becomes a KMZ.
CSV to KML — FAQ
- How do I convert CSV to KML?
- Upload your .csv file using the converter above (drag & drop or click to browse). GeoMaps converts it to KML instantly in your browser and gives you a .kml file to download. No software to install and no signup required.
- Is the CSV to KML converter free?
- Yes — it's completely free with no usage limits, watermarks or account needed. We offer it as a free tool from GeoMaps, the platform for turning your data into interactive maps.
- Is my data private? Are my files uploaded to a server?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript — your file is never uploaded to any server. Because nothing leaves your device, it's safe for sensitive or confidential data and works even offline once the page has loaded.
- Can I convert KML back to CSV?
- Yes. Use our KML to CSV converter for the reverse conversion — every format on GeoMaps converts both ways.
- Anything to know about CSV input?
- CSV is row-based and point-centric: each row needs latitude/longitude columns. Lines and polygons are written to a geometry column as WKT rather than as drawn shapes.
- How large a file can I convert?
- Because conversion happens in your browser, the limit is your device's memory rather than a server quota — files up to tens of megabytes convert comfortably on a typical laptop. Very large datasets may be slower depending on your machine.