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How to manage KML files on desktop and mobile devices

If you wish to export routes in KML format, to use with Google maps or Google earth, follow these steps:

  1. Click “Email” and under GPS Files change “Don’t attach GPS data” to “KML”
  2. Click on the KML attachment in your email and save it to your computer
  3. Sign in to your Google Account

    Sign in to Google

    Sign in to Google

  4. Click “My Places” at the bottom right corner

    My Places

    My Places

  5. Click “Create with Classic My Maps”

    Create a Map

    Create a Map

  6. Import your KML file
    Import

    Import

    Import KML

    Import KML

    Upload File

    Upload File

  7. View your route on the map.

    Route Plan

    Route Plan

To view your route with Google earth or watch your route live, before you hit the road, download Google Earth, open your KML file and click “Play Tour”.

Your Route on Google earth

Your Route on Google earth

If you have Google earth installed on your Smartphone, click on the KML attachment to open Google earth.

Click “Image Landsat” at the bottom, to show images of the places listed on your map.
Depending on your routes’ locations, some may even have a short video.

Your route with Nexus 5

Your route with Nexus 5

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