How to Open a KMZ File?

Use Google Earth to open the KMZ file

Double-click the KMZ file if Google Earth is installed and set as the default app

Open Google Earth, then use File > Open and select the KMZ file

Rename the file extension from .kmz to .zip if you want to inspect its contents

Extract the ZIP file with a file archiver such as 7-Zip, WinZip, or built-in unzip tools

Open the extracted KML file in Google Earth, Google Maps, or a compatible GIS application

Use GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS if you need to view or edit the file

Import the KMZ file into a mapping app that supports KMZ files on mobile devices

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