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How Do I Save My Location on Google Earth?

Published in Google Earth 2 mins read

You can save your location on Google Earth using several methods, depending on what you want to save.

Saving a Specific Location:

  1. Use the Placemark Tool:
    • Click the "Placemark" icon in the toolbar.
    • Click on the location you want to save on the map.
    • A placemark will be created, and you can edit its name, description, and other details.
  2. Add a Placemark from the Search Bar:
    • Enter the location in the search bar.
    • Click on the "Save" button next to the search results.
    • A placemark will be created at the location you searched for.

Saving a Route or Path:

  1. Use the "Path" Tool:
    • Click the "Path" icon in the toolbar.
    • Click on the starting point of your route.
    • Click on subsequent points along the route.
    • Double-click on the final point to end the path.
    • You can then edit the path's name, color, and other properties.

Saving an Area or Region:

  1. Use the "Polygon" Tool:
    • Click the "Polygon" icon in the toolbar.
    • Click on the map to define the corners of your desired area.
    • Double-click on the final point to close the polygon.
    • You can then edit the polygon's name, color, and other properties.

Saving a Collection of Places:

  1. Create a Folder:
    • Click on the "My Places" icon in the sidebar.
    • Click on the "New Folder" button.
    • Name your folder and add any placemarks, paths, or polygons you want to save.

Accessing Saved Locations:

  • You can access your saved locations by clicking on the "My Places" icon in the sidebar.
  • You can share your saved locations with others by exporting them as a KML file.

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