KML

KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is a widely used geospatial file format developed to store, organize, and display geographic information in mapping and GIS applications. It enables users to visualize a variety of spatial features, including points, lines, polygons, images, overlays, and 3D models within an interactive map environment. KML files can also contain descriptive text, hyperlinks, icons, and multimedia content, making maps more informative and user-friendly. The standardized XML-based structure ensures compatibility across multiple GIS platforms and mapping tools, allowing easy sharing and exchange of geographic data. KML is commonly used for route planning, asset tracking, infrastructure projects, urban planning, environmental monitoring, disaster management, land surveying, tourism, and remote sensing. It supports accurate visualization of real-world locations while improving communication of spatial information through interactive and visually rich maps. Because of its flexibility, portability, and widespread software support, KML has become an essential format for professionals, researchers, government agencies, and organizations that create, analyze, and share geospatial data for planning, decision-making, and location-based applications.