Import map data from Google My Maps

Note: To import the 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 account

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. Login 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

1. Login to your Scribble Maps account at:
   https://www.scribblemaps.com/create 
   (Optional) To learn how to login, visit this link:
   How to login / register
    
2. Click the "MENU" button in the top toolbar.
    
3. Under the "Share, Other" heading, click the button: "Import KML".
    
4. Under the "KML File" heading, click the button: "UPLOAD FILE".
   The "Open" window will appear.
    
5. In your computer, find the KML file you downloaded from Google My Maps. Click to select the file. Then click the "Open" button.
   A pop-up will appear displaying the message: "KML Imported".
    
6. Click the "Ok" button.
    
7. (Optional) In the Map View, you may need to move and zoom the map to see the imported data. 

   To move the map:

   1. Select the Hand Tool in the top toolbar.
   2. In the center of the Map View, you will see the crosshair reticle.
   3. In the Map View, click-and-drag the map so the chosen location is at the reticle.
      When you later zoom, you will see the map zooms to/from the location at the reticle.

   To zoom-in/out, there are 2 options:

   Option 1
   In the top-right corner of the Map View, click the:

   • Zoom-in button, "+".
   • Zoom-out button, "-".

   Option 2
   Use the scroll wheel on your mouse.

   For Windows

   • Scroll forwards to zoom-in.
   • Scroll backwards to zoom-out.

    

   For Mac

   • Scroll backwards to zoom-in.
   • Scroll forwards to zoom-out.

    

    
8. (Optional) You can center the map to display a specific overlay.

   To center the map:

   1. (Optional) If the "LAYERS" Panel isn't open on the right-side of the browser window, click the vertical bar. 
   2. Find the single overlay's row in the Layers Panel.
   3. Click the centering button.
      The centering button is the gray circle with a dot at the center.

    

    
9. (Optional) You can save the map now, before you make any changes.

   To learn how to save maps, visit this link: Save a map

    

(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

Import spreadsheet data to produce markers on a map - (MS Excel/Google Sheets/etc.)

Import a KML file - "Menu > Import KML"

Import map data from a GeoJSON file - "Menu > Import GeoJSON"