Notes:
To export to a KML file, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro accountIf you're exporting a KML file including attribute data, visit this link instead: Export a list of map/attribute data to a KML file
Description and example of a KML file
KML stands for Keyhole Markup Language, a file format for displaying geographic data in online maps (2D) and Earth browsers (3D).
A KML file contains annotated geographic data in XML format.
Note: The colors of lines and shapes (polygons, etc.) are saved in a KML file.
An example use for a KML file is: you can transfer data for a hiking trail from Scribble Maps into Google Earth Pro.
Types of overlays
This section states which types of overlays:
- Can be exported.
- Can't be exported.
- Can be partially exported.
You can export the KML data for these overlay types:
- Shapes - Rectangle, Circle, Polygon.
- Lines - Freeform line, Straight line, Precise curved line.
- Markers.
- Labels.
- Images - (via URLs).
We recommend you delete all of the unusable overlay types:
- Flight lines.
- Isometric shapes.
For Dimension lines, the dimension components won't be exported to KML.Only the straight line component will be exported.
Export the KML file
- In the top toolbar, click the "MENU" button.
- Under the "Export" heading, click: "Save KML".
- (Optional) If the map has unsaved changes, you will see a pop-up displaying this message: "You have unsaved changes that will not be in the KML". Click:
- "Save Now" to save the changes.
(Optional) To learn how to save maps, visit this link:
Save a mapOR - "Continue" to not save the changes.
The prompt window will close.
- "Save Now" to save the changes.
- You will see the downloaded file in your browser. The file's default location will usually be your computer’s "Downloads" folder. The file’s:
- Type will be: "KML".
- Name will end with: ".kml".
- (Optional) You can quickly view the XML data if you open the file by using text editor software. For example:
- Notepad on Windows systems.
- TextEdit on Mac systems.
See also
Export map data to a GPX file - "Menu > Save GPX"
Export map data to a shapefile - "Menu > Save SHP"
Export map data to a DXF file - "Menu > Save DXF"
Export a list of map/attribute data to a CSV file - (MS Excel/Google Sheets/etc.)
Export map data to a GeoJSON file - "Menu > Save GeoJSON"
Export map data to Google My Maps
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