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Convert KML to PGDump

Use this tool to convert KML to PGDump with various options such as Geometry Type, Projections, Line separator, etc.

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What is KML?

A KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file is an XML-based file format used for representing geographic data in three-dimensional earth browsers, such as Google Earth, Google Maps, and various GIS software. KML files can contain a variety of spatial data types, including points, lines, polygons, images, and text annotations, allowing users to visualize and interact with geospatial information.

Here's a breakdown of the key components typically found in a KML file:

  1. Document Structure: The root element of a KML file is <kml> which contains the <Document> element. Inside the <Document> element, you can include various elements representing geographical features.
  2. Geographical Features: KML supports different types of geographical features such as:
    • <Placemark>: Represents a single point, line, or polygon feature.
    • <Point>: Represents a single point.
    • <LineString>: Represents a sequence of connected line segments.
    • <Polygon>: Represents a closed shape with three or more sides.
    • <GroundOverlay>: Represents an image overlay draped onto the ground.
    • <ScreenOverlay>: Represents an image overlay fixed to the screen.
    • <NetworkLink>: Allows the inclusion of content from the web.
  3. Styling: KML allows styling of features using <Style> elements. Styles can define attributes such as color, line width, and icon images.
  4. Metadata: KML files can contain metadata such as name, description, and custom properties associated with each feature.
  5. Hierarchy: KML files can be organized in a hierarchical structure. Features can be grouped within folders using the <Folder> element.

Overall, a KML file provides a structured way to represent geographic data along with associated metadata and styling information, making it widely used for sharing and visualizing spatial information across different platforms and applications.

What is PGDUMP?

A PGDUMP file is a text file generated by the pg_dump command-line utility in PostgreSQL. It contains a SQL script that represents the structure and data of a PostgreSQL database or specific database objects within it.

The PGDUMP file typically includes the following information:

  1. Database Schema: The file contains SQL commands to recreate the database schema, including tables, views, indexes, functions, triggers, and other database objects.
  2. Data: It includes SQL commands to insert data into the tables, preserving the data present in the database at the time of the dump.
  3. Comments and Constraints: PGDUMP files often include comments and constraints associated with database objects to maintain data integrity and provide documentation.
  4. Tablespaces: Information about tablespaces, if any, used by the database objects.
  5. Database Configuration: Some PGDUMP files may include commands to set database configuration parameters to match the original database settings.

Overall, a PGDUMP file serves as a portable backup and migration tool, allowing users to recreate a database's structure and data in another PostgreSQL database instance or restore it to the same instance after a failure.