Reverse Coordinates — Flip KML Vertex Order In One Click
Free KML reverse tool for maps and Earth workflows: paste KML with <coordinates> blocks and flip vertex order inside every block — fix polygon winding, LineString travel direction, or draw order. Copy updated KML locally; run Reverse again to undo.
Key features
- Paste KML or raw <coordinates> snippets
- Each coordinates block reversed independently
- Vertex sequence flips — lon/lat pairs stay intact
- Copy reversed KML for Google Earth or GIS tools
What Reverse Coordinates does
It flips the order of vertices inside every <coordinates>…</coordinates> block in your paste. The lon,lat values themselves are not swapped — only the sequence along the path or ring changes.
Why local SEO and map teams use it
Fix polygon winding from GIS exports, flip LineString direction for animated paths, or correct draw order after Merge LineStrings when the combined route runs the wrong way.
Polygon winding & LineString direction
Some viewers care about ring winding for fills. Reversing restores the vertex order Earth expects. LineStrings follow vertex order for travel direction and extrusion.
How to use this tool (best practice)
1) Paste KML. 2) Reverse coordinates. 3) Copy output KML. Next: Reader to extract lists, or Geometries to reassemble. Run Reverse twice to restore original order.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Reverse Coordinates tool free?
Yes. It is free on GBP Local Ranker’s KML Workbench at /free-tools/kml-workbench/reverse — no login required for basic use.
Does it swap lat and lon?
No. It reverses vertex sequence only — each lon,lat token stays as written.
Multiple coordinates blocks?
Yes. Every <coordinates> block in the paste is reversed independently.
Will altitude values stay?
Tokens are kept as pasted — lon,lat or lon,lat,alt triples remain per vertex.
Closed rings stay closed?
Yes. If the ring was closed, the reversed list stays closed with the same join point at both ends.
How do I undo a reverse?
Run Reverse again on the output — double reverse restores the original vertex order.
Can I reverse plain coordinate text?
Paste snippets that include <coordinates>…</coordinates> tags, or full KML documents.
Does it change styles or placemark names?
Only coordinate token order inside coordinates blocks changes. Other KML XML is preserved.
How is this different from Reader?
Reader extracts coordinates to text lists. Reverse flips order inside the KML and returns updated XML.
Where is the full KML Workbench suite?
Open All KML Workbench Tools at /free-tools/kml-workbench for reader, merge, segment, circle generator, and more.