Convert BSB to KMZ
| File Extension | BSB |
| Full Name | MapInfo Sea Chart Format |
| File Extension | KMZ |
| Full Name | Compressed Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) Format |
Files with the .KMZ extension contain compressed locations, as well as their details, such as labels, custom names, and the geographical latitude and altitude.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BSB") to another (referred to as "KMZ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BSB file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format BSB to format KMZ becomes essential.
So, how can we perform BSB to KMZ file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format BSB and transforming it into format KMZ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BSB to KMZ converters.
Conversion from BSB to KMZ
BSB to KMZ
How to convert the BSB file to KMZ?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BSB to KMZ. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the BSB file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file BSB, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the BSB file to the application
- Select the output format of the KMZ file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file KMZ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted KMZ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the BSB format:
Other conversions
to the KMZ format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.