Convert KMZ to GeoPackage Online — Free & Instant
GeoPackage is the modern, OGC-standard format for storing geospatial data in a compact, analysis-ready SQLite file. Converting your KMZ file to GeoPackage is the right choice when you need to work with Google Earth data in QGIS or ArcGIS Pro with full spatial indexing and SQL query support.
File converter
When to convert KMZ to GeoPackage
- Converting Google Earth KMZ exports to a QGIS-ready single-file format
- Loading KMZ field survey data into ArcGIS Pro via GeoPackage
- Storing large KMZ datasets in a compact, indexed GeoPackage for analysis
How to convert KMZ to GeoPackage
- 1
Upload your KMZ
Drop your .kmz file on the upload zone.
- 2
Select GeoPackage
Click GeoPackage in the format selector.
- 3
Download and open in QGIS
Open the .gpkg directly in QGIS or ArcGIS Pro via Add Layer.
About KMZ
KMZ is a ZIP-compressed version of a KML file. It typically contains a doc.kml file at its root along with any referenced images, icons, or overlays. KMZ files are smaller than their KML counterparts, making them easier to share by email or embed on web pages. They are supported by Google Earth, QGIS, ArcGIS, and many online mapping tools. KMZ files can be uploaded directly to Google My Maps.
Strengths
- +Smaller than raw KML
- +Can bundle images and overlays
- +Widely accepted by mapping tools
About GeoPackage
GeoPackage (GPKG) is a modern, open standard format defined by the OGC that stores geospatial data in a single SQLite database file. It supports both vector and raster data, multiple layers per file, field name lengths up to 64 characters, and virtually any coordinate reference system. GeoPackage is endorsed by the OGC as the preferred replacement for Shapefile. It is supported by QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, GDAL, and PostGIS. Its SQLite base makes it portable and queryable without a server.
Strengths
- +Single file containing multiple layers
- +No field name length limit
- +Supports vector and raster in one file
- +SQLite-based — portable and queryable
Frequently asked questions
Q.Can QGIS open the resulting GeoPackage?
Yes. QGIS has native read/write support for GeoPackage and treats it as a first-class format.
Q.Are KMZ attributes preserved in the GeoPackage?
Yes. All KMZ placemark names and description properties are stored as attribute columns in the GeoPackage table.