Convert Shapefile to KML in Python

convert_shapefile_kml_python_shapefile_kml_conversion.py

# Convert Shapefile to KML in Python
# Read the full guide here: https://blog.aspose.com/gis/convert-shapefile-to-kml-in-python/

# Complete working example: Convert Shapefile to KML using Aspose.GIS for Python via .NET

import os
from aspose.gis import VectorLayer, KmlWriter, KmlOptions

def convert_shapefile_to_kml(input_shp: str, output_kml: str):
    # Validate input file
    if not os.path.isfile(input_shp):
        raise FileNotFoundError(f"Input Shapefile not found: {input_shp}")

    # Load the Shapefile (geometry + attribute table)
    layer = VectorLayer.open(input_shp)

    # Prepare KML export options
    options = KmlOptions()
    options.export_attributes = True          # Preserve attribute data
    options.use_streaming = True             # Optimize memory usage for large files
    options.pretty_print = True              # Human‑readable KML output

    # Write to KML
    KmlWriter.write(layer, output_kml, options)
    print(f"KML file created at: {output_kml}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    INPUT_SHAPEFILE = "data/sample.shp"
    OUTPUT_KML = "output/sample.kml"
    convert_shapefile_to_kml(INPUT_SHAPEFILE, OUTPUT_KML)