Note:
It's important to understand the limitations behind these files. To learn more about the different file types, visit; Import/Export—Descriptions, Examples, Restrictions and Workarounds

If you want to export a file, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account

Contents

Import - Drag and drop files into Scribble Maps
Import - Use the Import Files & Data menu
Import List (Spreadsheet)
Import map data from Google My Maps

Import - Drag and drop files into Scribble Maps

Drag and drop files into Scribble Maps, if you want to import your files and data, as is.

Drag and drop the files

1. You can find the spreadsheet on your computer and drag the file into Scribble Maps.
   You will see the file has been added.

   If the file was a PNG, you can use the Edit/Measure Tool to move the image to your desired location.

   If the file was a CSV, the "IMPORT LIST (SPREADSHEET)" window will appear with your data displayed in the table.

Import - Use the Import Files & Data menu

If you want to set the Import Styling upon importing, use the IMPORT FILES & DATA menu.

Import Files & Data

1. At the top of the Layers Panel, click the "Import File" Icon displaying the tooltip: "Import File(s) and data (GeoJSON, SHP, VSC, KML, Images, etc..)".
   You will see the window titled: "IMPORT FILES & DATA".
    
2. Under "Upload files", click the "Choose files" button to select and open the file from your computer.
    
   OR
    
   Drop the file in the "Drag Items Here (CSV, PNG, SHP, KML, etc..)" section.
    
   OR
    
   Copy/Paste the file code into the "GeoJSON, WKT, CSV (Paste) section".
   For example:

   {"features":[{"geometry":{"coordinates":[-74.0445004,40.6892494],"type":"Point"},"properties":{"name":"Statue of Liberty","description":"National Monument"},"type":"Feature","id":"ec7c4ad5e8"},{"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[-86.982483486,40.6892494],[-86.982483486,38.660700385],[-74.0445004,38.660700385],[-74.0445004,40.6892494],[-86.982483486,40.6892494]]],"type":"Polygon"},"properties":{},"type":"Feature","id":"1678bf3e55"},{"geometry":{"coordinates":[[-88.159976318,33.989561619],[-84.073062255,37.344575745]],"type":"LineString"},"properties":{},"type":"Feature","id":"4ea5e4cfdb"}],"type":"FeatureCollection","id":"root"}

   Copy by triple-clicking to highlight the above block of text. Then use your keyboard to press:

   • Quick Key: Ctrl + C (for Windows).
   • Quick Key: Command + C (for Macs).

    

    

Import Styling

3. Choose the colour for the fill areas of the shapes (polygons, etc.)

   To choose the colour:

   1. Select the Fill Colour Picker.
      The Fill Colour Picker is the Bucket Icon displaying the tooltip: "Polygon fill colour".
       
   2. There are 2 options for this step:
      Option 1
      Type the Hex Colour Code into the field.
       
      Option 2
      1. Click on the "White+Colour" field to choose how much white is mixed with colour.
          
      2. (Optional) Click on the Shade Bar to choose how much gray or black is mixed with the "White+Colour".
         (TIP) If the Shade Bar is set to black, click upwards on the bar to change the colour.
          
   3. (Optional) In the "Opacity" field, type in the non-transparency percentage of the final colour.
      The opacity value:
      • 0% is invisible.
      • 50% is see-through.
      • 100% is the solid colour.

   Note: You can save colours to use later. To learn how, visit this link: Save a colour swatch, then apply it to a new line, shape, or label

    
4. Choose the colour for the borders of the shapes (polygons, etc.)
   The Border Colour Picker is the Pencil Icon displaying the tooltip: "Line/border colour".

   The same colour will be also be used for lines and borders.

5. Change the line/border thickness of the shapes (polygons, etc.).
    
6. Change the line/border style of the shapes (polygons, etc.).
    
7. Change the end cap style of the lines.
    
8. Click on the marker to select the style of Marker for your points.
    
9. Select the level of detail.

   A Lower number will mean a higher performance.

   A Higher number will provide more accuracy at closer zooms but have lower performance.

   If creating a zoomed out map or creating a lot regions it is best to use a low number.

    
10. (Optional) Check Restrict to Area.

    Restricts the data imported to a selected area (shape/polygon). Useful when importing large data sets to keep map size down.

    Select the polygon from the list or click "Select On Map" to choose the polygon from the map instead.
     
11. Click the IMPORT FILES button when finished.
    You will see the file has been added.

Import List (Spreadsheet)

To learn more about definable headings, visit; Description and example of a CSV file - Definitions for the types of data

1. When importing a .csv, the IMPORT LIST (SPREADSHEET) menu will pop up. For each column in the table, you will see the upper heading displays the definable heading.
    
   The lower heading is a drop-down list displaying the currently selected: preset heading.

   Note:

   Matching headings will be automatically selected. For example:

   • Country
   • State
   • City
   • Address
   • Description
   • Latitude
   • Longitude

2. Click on the drop-down list below the custom definable headings to select the matching preset heading. For example:
   • Title
   • Folder
   • Attribute
    
3. Use the "Style" drop-down menu to select Paddle or Dot for the markers that will be displayed.
    
4. (Optional) Click on any of the paddles or dots to select a different marker style.

   To learn more about the different style markers, visit: Use the marker library to select a marker style

    
5. (Optional) Check to "Create Heatmap" of your data by selecting the Value, Color, Size and Opacity.
    
6. At the bottom of the "IMPORT LIST (SPREADSHEET)" window, click the button: "MAP LIST". A pop-up will tell you how many points were added to the map and how many Geocodes were used.

   To learn more about geocodes, visit; Geocodes & Geocoding.

Import map data from Google My Maps

Introduction

• Markers.
• Directions lines.
• Freeform drawn lines.

You can then import and use the data in other mapping apps, such as Scribble Maps and Google Earth.

The format of the downloaded file is KML.

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.

Configure the export settings

1. Log in to Google My Maps
    
2. In Google My Maps, click the map's thumbnail image to open the map.

   Note: If you want to view Google’s support page, visit this link: Share, download, or print your map > "Download map info"

    
3. To the right of the map’s title, click the Three Dots Icon.
    
4. In the flyout, select: "Export to KML/KMZ".
    
5. Under the heading, "Export to KML/KMZ", click the drop-down menu currently displaying: "Entire Map".
    
6. (Optional) Select which layer(s) you want to export. Or keep the default selection: "Entire Map".
    
7. Click to add a check to the checkbox: "Export as KML instead of KMZ. Does not support all icons."

   Note: Do not click the checkbox,

   "Keep data up to date with network link KML (only usable online)."

   This feature is not supported in Scribble Maps.

Download the KML file

1. Click the "Download" button.
    
2. 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".
    
3. (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.

Import the KML file from your computer

To learn how to import the file, visit this link:
Import/Export—Descriptions, Examples, Restrictions and Workarounds: Why won't the KML file import or upload?

(Optional) Replace a blank marker imported from Google My Maps

To learn how to replace a blank marker, visit this link: Replace a blank marker imported from Google My Maps

See also

Export map data to Google My Maps

Export Files & Data

Import/Export: Descriptions, Examples, Restrictions and Workarounds