Convert GML to TIFF

Understanding GML and TIFF file formats

GML (Geography Markup Language) is an XML-based format used for expressing geographical features. It is widely used in geographic information systems (GIS) to store and transport geographic data. GML files contain both spatial and non-spatial data, making them versatile for various applications in mapping and spatial analysis.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a raster graphics file format commonly used for storing high-quality images. It is popular in the fields of photography, publishing, and printing due to its ability to store images with a high level of detail and color depth. TIFF files can be compressed or uncompressed, and they support multiple layers and pages.

Converting GML to TIFF

Converting a GML file to a TIFF file involves transforming geographic data into a raster image format. This process is useful for visualizing geographic data in a more accessible format for printing or sharing.

Best software for GML to TIFF conversion

One of the best software options for converting GML to TIFF is GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library). GDAL is an open-source library for reading and writing raster and vector geospatial data formats. It provides a command-line tool called gdal_translate that can be used for this conversion.

To convert GML to TIFF using GDAL, you can use the following command:

gdal_translate -of GTiff input.gml output.tiff

Another option is to use QGIS, a free and open-source GIS application. In QGIS, you can open the GML file and then use the Project → Import/Export → Export Map to Image option to save it as a TIFF file.