How to Add a KML file in QGIS

Quick summary

To add a KML file in QGIS, open the Browser panel, locate your file, then drag and drop it onto the map canvas and click Add Layers. The KML layer will appear in the Layers Panel and its features will display on the map immediately.

Steps

1. Open the Browser panel on the left-side menu and navigate to the folder where your KML file is saved.
2. Drag and drop the .kml file onto the map canvas.
3. Select a specific layer to add, or choose all layers, then click Add Layers.
4. Confirm the new layer appears in the Layers Panel and verify its features are visible on the map canvas.