read_kml

Reads a Google Earth .kml file into Matlab

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Opens a Google Earth kml file and reads the coordinates (x,y,z) into Matlab.

Cite As

Amy Farris (2026). read_kml (https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/13026-read_kml), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
2.0.0.0

update lisence
Now reads multiple sets of coordinates. (x,y) can be in any coordinate system.

1.0.0.0

Improved parsing of Latitude and Longitude. Old method occasionally gave wrong results.