A quick trick for viewing a KML map file directly in Google Maps without downloading it or opening Google Earth.

Google Earth users can now search publicly available Keyhole Markup Language (KML) data files, also known as map layers.

Google Earth Pro, it turns out, has built-in support for importing shape files. Simply go to File->Import then select “Esri Shape (*.shp)” from the file types list.

The Google Earth custom maps features that allows you to view KML files, is extremely powerful and has now been added to mobile devices in Google Earth 6.2 for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.

Google's installable maps software Google Earth makes KML overlay files that add points of interest, descriptions and photos to your earth, and now you can view those KML files live on the web at ...

The Google Maps API Blog announced that Google Earth has added a feature built into the Google Earth application to enable you to search for Keyhole Markup Language (KML) files. KMLs allow ...

According to the Google Earth Blog, Google Earth version 4.3 (free) is coming later today. Among the upgrades and improvements are faster load times for 3D buildings, day/night lighting, new ...

As promised, the iOS version of Google Earth has been updated and now supports custom map viewing. Just like with the recently released Android update, you’ll now be able to open KML files in ...

Our KML map of 3D areas has been steadily growing in size as new areas are added. We have considered converting it to KMZ format, which is the compressed version of KML files. KMZ uses standard ...

Lost Placemarks If you repeatedly lose your placemarks in Google Earth, the problem could either be an issue with your "myplaces.kml" file or with the way you use the Google Earth application.