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Split KML by Folder Online

Send each survey team or project area only its own folder, or break a combined KML into manageable files.

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How to use this tool

1. Choose KML files containing folders.
2. Run the split and review output names.
3. Download the ZIP and open a sample from each folder.

Limits and checks before sharing

Splits by top-level folder, not by style or arbitrary attribute. Nested folders stay with their parent.
Shared styles and schema definitions are copied into every result. This may increase total size.
Relative assets are not copied. Keep resources beside the extracted files.

If processing fails, check the file extension and source contents. Use a smaller batch if memory runs low. The original files are never overwritten. Inspect known locations and attributes before sharing a result.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to placemarks outside a folder?

They are retained in a separate unfiled output. The tool does not silently discard root features.

Can folders with the same name overwrite each other?

No. Every generated filename has a numeric prefix; duplicate names remain separate files.

Are my files uploaded, and do I need an account?

No. This file operation runs in your browser and needs no account or payment. The page and processing libraries need an initial network load. Opening a map preview can request external map tiles; linked resources in your original KML are not fetched or embedded by this tool.

Continue with your result

Inspect outputs directly using the result button above. Choose a compatible next operation in the result panel to continue locally without downloading again. These related links open a fresh task. Share the downloaded file through your own channels; local files are not published to a hosted URL.