Tips to open KLM file
Can't open the KLM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KLM files as well as a list of programs that support KLM files.
KLM file extension
| File Name |
Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) |
| File Developer |
Google Inc. |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The KLM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KLM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KLM file on each system platform.
What is KLM file?
The file in the KLM format belongs to the GIS Files category. The author of this format is Google Inc.. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Google Earth to handle this file. This is a program created by Google Inc..
How to open KLM file?
An often recurring problem with Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) is that KLM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open KLM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KLM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Google Earth
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Google Earth is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Google Earth into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file KLM.
Programs to open KLM file
Remember to download programs supporting KLM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Google Earth with KLM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the KLM file to open in the Google Earth application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the KLM file with the Google Earth program.
Step 3. Update Google Earth to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Google Earth program with the Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Google Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KLM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the KLM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KLM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover KLM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of KLM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular KLM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Google Inc. help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted KLM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the KLM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the KLM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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