How to Convert KML to Shapefile in ArcGIS | Google Earth Pro
Learn how to convert KML to Shapefile in ArcGIS using Google Earth Pro. In this step-by-step ArcGIS tutorial, I show you how to create point and polygon features in Google Earth Pro, save them as KML or KMZ files, import them into ArcGIS/ArcMap, and convert them to Shapefiles for GIS mapping and analysis.
This workflow is useful when you need to create a study area, point location, boundary, or polygon in Google Earth Pro and then use it as a Shapefile in ArcGIS.
In this tutorial, you'll learn:
• How to search for a location in Google Earth Pro
• How to create point locations using Placemark
• How to save Google Earth locations as KML/KMZ files
• How to import KML/KMZ into ArcGIS
• How to convert KML/KMZ point data to Shapefile
• How to create polygon features in Google Earth Pro
• How to import polygon KML/KMZ into ArcGIS
• How to convert polygon KML/KMZ to Shapefile
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:03 - Introduction to Today's Tutorial
1:06 - Searching for a Location in Google Earth Pro
1:28 - Creating a Point Location
1:42 - Saving Point KML/KMZ File
2:04 - Importing Point KML/KMZ into ArcGIS
2:56 - Converting Point KML/KMZ to Shapefile
3:37 - Creating a Polygon in Google Earth Pro
4:03 - Saving Polygon KML/KMZ File
4:13 - Importing Polygon KML/KMZ into ArcGIS
4:40 - Converting Polygon KML/KMZ to Shapefile
5:48 - Conclusion
This tutorial is useful for GIS students, ArcGIS users, urban planners, geographers, and anyone working with Google Earth Pro, KML/KMZ files, and Shapefiles.
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