What is Buffer Creator?
A Buffer Zone is a defined area enclosing a map feature at a specific distance. It's used in GIS to determine what lies "within X miles" of a location.
This tool performs Geodesic Buffering, meaning it accounts for the earth's curvature to give you mathematically perfect circles, even near the poles.
When Should You Use This Tool?
- •You need to see which customers are within 10 miles of your store.
- •You are creating a 'No Fly Zone' or exclusion area around a site.
- •You need to plan a safety corridor along a pipeline route.
How to Use Buffer Creator
- Upload your KML/KMZ containing points or lines.
- Select the layer you want to buffer.
- Enter the radius distance (e.g. 5) and unit (e.g. km).
- Click 'Generate Buffer' to see the result.
- Download the new buffer layer.