How do I download a KML file from Google Earth?

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How do I download a KML file from Google Earth?

Download a static copy of the map for viewing in Google Earth….Open the downloaded file in Google Earth, email the file to your friends, or upload it to your website to share.

  1. While looking at the map, choose File > Download.
  2. Select KML.
  3. Click Download.

How do I open a KML file in Google Earth app?

Import KML map data into Google Earth

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Earth app .
  2. Tap Menu Projects .
  3. At the top, tap Open. To add a file directly from your device, tap Import KML File.
  4. Tap the file you want to add.
  5. To return to the map and open the file, tap Back .

Where can I find KML files?

You can even import KML files from Drive into the Android/iOS versions of the new Google Earth:

  • Open the Google Earth app on your mobile phone/tablet.
  • Click “My Places”
  • Select “Import KML/KMZ File”
  • Find your Google Drive , locate the folder, and select the KML file you wish to view.
  • That’s it!

What is download KML?

KML is keyhole markup language, a scripting language used to display geospatial information in multiple platforms such as Google Earth. If you want to view NHD Data in Google Earth or Google Maps, you will need to download it as a KML or convert an NHD Feature Class or Shapefile to KML.

How do I open a KML file without Google Earth?

Google Earth runs in the Chrome web browser only. If you want to use Google Earth without using Google Chrome, you can download Earth Pro for Windows, Mac or Linux (use the File > Open… menu to open a KML file in the desktop version).

What does KML stand for Google Earth?

Keyhole Markup Language
You can use Keyhole Markup Language (KML) files to view and share Google Earth information. These files store geographic data and content associated with Google Earth. Learn more about KML files.