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Convert KML to Shapefile in C#

Export KML to Shapefile using server side APIs, without needing softwares like ArcGIS, ArcMap, QGIS or Google Earth.

 

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Overview

How to Convert KML to Shapefile Using C#

In order to convert KML to Shapefile, we’ll use

Aspose.GIS for .NET

API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use GIS API for C# platform. Open

NuGet

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 KML to Shapefile in C#

Conversion can be done with just one line of code while using VectorLayer.Convert method. It takes 4 parameters as detailed below.

  1. A string type file path to the source KML file
  2. Source driver to let the API know about the input format. Set it to Drivers.Kml
  3. The string type file path to the destination Shapefile data file
  4. Destination driver to specify output format. Set it to Drivers.Shapefile

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 KML as Shapefile - C#

 

    • KML to Shapefile Live Demos

    Convert KML to Shapefile right now by visiting our Live Demos website . The live demo has the following benefits

      No need to download Aspose GIS API.
      Just Select Shapefile as output format and.
      Upload your KML file, it will be converted instantly to Shapefile.
      You will get the download link.

    .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.

    KML 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.

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    Shapefile What is Shapefile File Format?

    SHP is the file extension for one of the primary file types used for representation of ESRI Shapefile. It represents Geospatial information in the form of vector data to be used by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications. The format has been developed as open specifications in order to facilitate interoperability between ESRI and other software products.

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    Other Supported Conversions

    You can also convert KML into many other file formats including few listed below.

    KML TO GeoJSON (GeoJSON)
    KML TO TopoJSON (TopoJSON)
    KML TO GeoJSON (GeoJSON)
    KML TO SHP (ESRI SHP)
    KML TO Shapefile (ESRI Shapefile)
    KML TO CSV (Comma Separated Values)
    KML TO GPX (GPS Exchange)