Save & share place info (2024)

1. Go to earth.google.com.
2. Click Add placemark.
   • In the upper right corner, you’ll find a note that you’re in edit mode.
   • Additionally, there's a blue pin marker that will appear on the map that indicates the pin you’re about to create.
3. Left click wherever you want to create a placemarker.
4. Click Save to project.
5. After you press "Save to project,"you’ll find an edit card where you can change the name and description of the feature. This is optional but we highly recommend you add-in the name and any relevant or useful info.
6. When you’re done with all your edits, export your KML by either:
   • Clickthree dots Export as KML file.
   • Click File Export as KML file (Ctrl + E).

Tips:

• If you want to edit the name or description, click on the feature and you can edit the name or description as you want.
• Once your feature is created, it’s added under the project on the left hand panel.

1. Open Google Earth.
2. In the left-hand panel under "Places" "My Places," click Ctrl + left mouse key.
3. Click Save Place As.
4. In the box that opens, in the "Save as" field, type the name of the file.
5. In the "Where" field, choose a location to save to from the drop-down list.
6. Click Save.
7. Google Earth will save the file as a .kmz file, which includes the KML file.

• Open Google Earth.
• In the left-hand panel under "Places" "My Places," click the placemark, tour, or other item you want to email.
• At the top, click File Emailchoose an option.
• In the box that opens, chooseyour default email account oryour Gmail account.
• Fill out the email. Note: You can edit the pre-filled message in the body of the mail.
• Click Send.