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Converting KML Files to Hosted Feature Layers within ArcGIS Online/Portal

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dgreenin
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Good Afternoon,

I am currently looking for the a solution that meets the following requirements:

  1. KML files can be converted directly to hosted feature layers within ArcGIS Online/Portal.
  2. KML files are uploaded directly from computer and not hosted as items within ArcGIS Online/Portal. 
  3. The created hosted feature layers maintain the same symbology as the original KML files. 

My current understanding:

  • KML files can be uploaded to ArcGIS Online/Portal but remain as KML file types limiting usage and functionality within Web Maps (ie. cannot alter symbology, no labeling, no attribute table). 
  • Map Viewer analysis tools do not offer a KML to Hosted Feature Layer conversion.
  • KML files can be converted to feature layers within ArcGIS Pro and then published to ArcGIS Online/Portal. *This is a limitation if users are not familiar with ArcGIS Pro.

In this case, publishing a custom ArcGIS web tool appears to be the best approach using either of the following options:

  • Publishing an ArcGIS Pro python toolbox to ArcGIS Online/Portal as a web tool.
  • Publishing an ArcGIS Notebook hosted within ArcGIS Online/Portal as a web tool.

Any advice and/or examples would be greatly appreciated.

Best,

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