Convert CSV to KML in C#
Export CSV to KML using server side APIs, without needing softwares like ArcGIS, ArcMap, QGIS or Google Earth.
How to Convert CSV to KML Using C#
In order to convert CSV to KML, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use GIS API for C# platform. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.GIS and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.GIS
Steps for converting CSV to KML in C#
Conversion can be done with just one line of code while using VectorLayer.Convert method. It takes 4 parameters as detailed below.
- A string type file path to the source CSV file
- Source driver to let the API know about the input format. Set it to Drivers.Csv
- The string type file path to the destination KML data file
- Destination driver to specify output format. Set it to Drivers.Kml
System Requirements
Our APIs are supported on all major platforms and Operating Systems. Before executing the code below, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites on your system.
Save CSV as KML - C#
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.NET GIS Library
Aspose.GIS for .NET is a GIS data manipulation and conversion API. It fully supports reading, writing and converting famous GIS data formats such as ESRI Shapefiles, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, ESRI Geodatabase, Geography Markup Language, Google Earth, GPS Exchange Format, MapInfo Formats and OpenStreetMap. It is a standalone .NET based API and does not require any GIS based softwares like ArcGIS / ArcMap, QGIS etc.CSV What is CSV File Format?
Files with CSV (Comma Separated Values) extension represent plain text files that contain records of data with comma separated values. Each line in a CSV file is a new record from the set of records contained in the file. Such files are generated when data transfer is intended from one storage system to another. Since all applications can recognize records separated by comma, import of such data files to database is done very conveniently.
Read MoreKML What is KML File Format?
KML (Keyhole Markup Language) contains geospatial information in XML notation. KML can be opened in Geographic Information System (GIS) applications provided they support it. Many applications have started providing support for KML format after it has been adopted as international standard.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert CSV into many other file formats including few listed below.