TopoJSON to KML Converter
Convert TopoJSON (.topojson) 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.
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How to convert TopoJSON to KML
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Add your TopoJSON file
Drag and drop your .topojson 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 TopoJSON 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.
TopoJSON is an extension of GeoJSON that encodes topology: shared boundaries between features are stored once as 'arcs' instead of being duplicated. The result is dramatically smaller files — often 80% smaller than the equivalent GeoJSON — which makes it popular for web visualizations (notably D3.js) where download size matters. It converts losslessly back to GeoJSON for editing.
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.
What is TopoJSON?
.topojsonTopoJSON is an extension of GeoJSON that encodes topology: shared boundaries between features are stored once as 'arcs' instead of being duplicated. The result is dramatically smaller files — often 80% smaller than the equivalent GeoJSON — which makes it popular for web visualizations (notably D3.js) where download size matters. It converts losslessly back to GeoJSON for editing.
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.
TopoJSON to KML — FAQ
- How do I convert TopoJSON to KML?
- Upload your .topojson 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 TopoJSON 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 TopoJSON?
- Yes. Use our KML to TopoJSON converter for the reverse conversion — every format on GeoMaps converts both ways.
- 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.