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Convert Shapefile to KML in C#

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

 

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Overview

How to Convert Shapefile to KML Using C#

In order to convert Shapefile to KML, 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 Shapefile 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.

  1. A string type file path to the source Shapefile file
  2. Source driver to let the API know about the input format. Set it to Drivers.Shapefile
  3. The string type file path to the destination KML data file
  4. 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 Shapefile as KML - C#

 

    • Shapefile to KML Live Demos

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

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

    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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    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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    Other Supported Conversions

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

    Shapefile TO GeoJSON (GeoJSON)
    Shapefile TO JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
    Shapefile TO TopoJSON (TopoJSON)
    Shapefile TO KML (Keyword Markup Language)