

If the input data is on another datum than WGS 1984, run the Project tool in ArcToolbox > Data Management Tools > Projections and Transformations to apply the correct datum transformation.

KML and KMZ files must be in the coordinate system GCS_WGS_1984, WKID 4326. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Add a shapefile to the map for instructions.

This article provides the steps to convert single or multiple shapefiles to a KML file in ArcGIS Pro. It can be composed of point, line, polygon features, and raster imagery with either a. Keyhole Markup Language (KML) is an XML-based format for storing geographic data, and is a common format for sharing data with non-GIS users.
