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Upgrade Map to KML tool to produce Garmin friendly outputs (JPEG images)

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08-21-2024 08:24 PM
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LindsayRaabe_FPCWA
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Currently, based on the testing I've done, when converting a Map to a KMZ to load onto a Garmin device, it doesn't work. I believe this to be due to the different image formats in use by the different platforms. If I'm not mistaken, ArcGIS Pro outputs PNG image types in the KML/KMZ files produced by running the "Map to KML" tool. However, from my reading online, Garmins required a JPEG format in KMZ files loaded in as a Custom Basemap. 

IDEA: Allow the option to choose what image format is used in the output file to make the product suitable for Garmins (or, a setting box that configures the output for use in commonly used devices e.g. "Garmin", "Google Earth", etc)

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Md_Rashed_Khan

Sir, could you please define the differences between KMZ and KML?

LindsayRaabe_FPCWA

Great question - I didn't know the details myself, but this article has explained it well. 
KMZ vs KML: What's the Difference? - GIS Geography