How to convert mapInfo tab to Google Earth KML/Z and vice versa

Carlos_Alberto · August 3, 2017, 1:07am

Hello group,

any idea on how to convert map info tab file to Google Earth Kml/kmz for drive test and how to convert Google Kmz/Kml back to map info tab file for drive test.

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Stanis · August 3, 2017, 1:08am

There is a MBX file named mapinfo2google , you can use it to convert the mapinfo to kml/kmz. You can use global mapper to convert kml/kmz to mapinfo tab

Carlos_Alberto · August 3, 2017, 1:09am

Thanks .

But mapinfo2google MBX application tool normally export the kml file with white background which make it undesirable.

Any way to deal with the white background?

How can I get global mapper for the conversion?

Stanis · August 3, 2017, 1:09am

Try to google on internet please

Stanis · August 3, 2017, 1:10am

Try to use global mapper

http://www.globalmapper.com/

Also check out video below:

Carlos_Alberto · August 3, 2017, 1:17am

I’m able to convert google earth kml file to map info tab file . Thanks so much i appreciate

Hamrouni_Adnen · December 14, 2023, 5:32pm

Any solution without using Mapinfo?

octavio · December 14, 2023, 5:37pm

If you don’t have Mapinfo installed, you can try this:

But the the file can not be more than 5 MB, otherwise you must pay for the service.

arnab_ece05 · December 14, 2023, 5:41pm

Use QGIS to convert .tab files to .kml.

It is an extremely straightforward process: Layer > Add Layer > Add Vector Layer…/ Browse / Open / Layer > Save As… / Browse + Select fields to export and their export options / OK.

rafaeldamasio · December 14, 2023, 5:47pm

Simply use Google Earthn Pro…

Open Mapinfo File:

Then save as KMZ.