File Extension Database

Open KLM File

KLM extension files are of the Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) type, that's where their acronym comes from.

The KLM file extension is written using the Keyhole Markup Language, an XML notation for expressing geographic annotation and display on Internet-based 2D and 3D maps.

More more about Keyhole Markup Language

This is an XML-like notation suitable for expressing geographic annotations and displays within two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional land navigators.

KML was originally developed as Keyhole Earth Viewer.

The KLM file is used by dimensional Earth navigators based on Google Earth.

A KLM file contains placemarks, images, polygons, 3D models, textual descriptions, to display in Google Earth.

The compressed version of this file uses the KMZ file extension, which stands for KLm Zipped.

Specifications for this type of KLM file were submitted to the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) in order to achieve open standard status as a geographic information exchange format.

In 2008 it definitely became the new industry standard.

Software to open a KLM file

Google Earth

How Can I Open KLM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open KLM file is to find a KLM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KLM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open KLM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as KLM file opener then try to search online for "KLM viewer", "application to open KLM file" or "open KLM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open KLM file

How Can I Open KLM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a KLM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KLM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with KLM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as KLM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open KLM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open KLM file then try to search for "KLM viewer", "application to open KLM file" or "read KLM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read KLM file

How Can I Open KLM File on Android

If you downloaded a KLM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded KLM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "KLM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "KLM viewer", "KLM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open KLM File on iPhone or iPad

To open KLM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the KLM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "KLM". This way you can find apps which can open KLM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "KLM viewer" or "KLM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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