libkml ☆

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Description:
Library to parse, generate and operate on KML

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: kml geospatial gis c++ parsing

Install: brew install libkml

About:
Libkml is a C++ library that provides a robust implementation for parsing, generating, and manipulating KML (Keyhole Markup Language) documents. It enables developers to seamlessly integrate geospatial data handling into applications, adhering to OGC standards. The library offers a full-featured API for managing features, geometries, and styles within KML files.

Key Features:

Full KML 2.2 specification support
C++ API for reading, writing, and editing
Includes the 'kmlbase', 'kmlengine', and 'kmlconvenience' modules
Google Earth compatible output

Use Cases:

Building GIS applications that process map data
Converting between KML and other geospatial formats
Programmatically generating map overlays for web applications

Alternatives:

GDAL – GDAL is a heavier, broader geospatial data library, whereas Libkml is specialized specifically for KML file structure.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 10:50pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	4d5e9739