Creating landcover map from KML files

How do I import a KML file into ArcGIS?

Add a KML file to your map

1. Step 1 — Sign in to your ArcGIS account and open Map Viewer.
2. Step 2 — In the Add Layer pane, click Your device and browse for the KML file, or drag and drop the KML onto the pane.
3. Step 3 — A KML item will be created and added to your map.

How to convert KML to shapefile ArcGIS?

Procedure

1. In the Merge pane, under Parameters, select the shapefiles converted from the Batch Input KML File tool.
2. Select the output location for Output Dataset. Click Run.

How to convert KML to SHP QGIS?

Converting KML files to shapefiles



Use QGIS to convert a KML or KMZ file to shapefile: Click on Layer > Add Vector Layer. Find your KML or KMZ file. Right-click your new layer and click “Save as shapefile.”
 

Can I import KML into Qgis?

Open QGIS and click LAYER > ADD LAYER > ADD VECTOR LAYER. Select the KML file. Click on OPEN. You have now successfully imported a KML file into QGIS.