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Can you convert a shapefile to KMZ?
In order to convert a shapefile into a KMZ file that can be viewed in Google Earth, you will first need to convert the shapefile into an ArcGIS Layer file. Once the Layer file has been created you can then transform the data into KMZ format.
Can you convert KML to KMZ?
KML files are specific data files that are displayed in Google Earth. KMZ files are the zipped version of the KML files. Converting KML files into KMZ files requires a zip program such as as WinZip or WinRar.
What coordinate system is KML?
3D geographic coordinates
For its reference system, KML uses 3D geographic coordinates: longitude, latitude and altitude, in that order. The longitude and latitude components are as defined by the World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS-84). The vertical component (altitude) is measured from the WGS84 EGM96 Geoid vertical datum.
How can I convert a raster layer to KML?
This tool converts a feature or raster layer into a KML file containing a translation of Esri geometries and symbology. This file is compressed using ZIP compression, has a .kmz extension, and can be read by any KML client including ArcGIS Earth, ArcGlobe, and Google Earth.
What happens if layer is not included in KML file?
If the layer is not visible at the export scale, it will not be included in the created KML file. Any value, such as 0, can be used if there are no scale dependencies.
How to reduce the size of the KMZ document?
You can reduce the size of the output KMZ document if your layer has scale-dependent display properties and you choose an appropriate map output scale. All KML and KMZ files are created in the WGS84 coordinate system. Be sure your layers will properly project if they aren’t already in WGS84.
Can a.lyr file be converted to KML?
The feature or raster layer or layer file ( .lyr) to be converted to KML. The KML file to write. This file is compressed and has a .kmz extension. It can be read by any KML client including ArcGIS Earth, ArcGlobe, and Google Earth. The scale at which to export the layer.