
Google Earth stores your ‘My Places’ as a KML file called ‘myplaces.kml’ typically located in the folder:Ĭ:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Google\GoogleEarth Ideally, the service you choose should automatically sync a particular folder between your computers.ĭecide which computer has the placemarks you wish to start off with. We used Microsoft’s One Drive but you can also use others such as Google Drive, Drop Box or iCloud depending on what operating systems your computers have and what your personal preferences are. The first step is to decide which cloud service to use. Also, if you have any important placemarks in your ‘My Places’, be sure to back it up first. By utilizing a cloud based synchronization service this is now relatively easy to do.īefore trying any of this, remember that modifying the registry incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows. However, if you regularly use Google Earth on more than one computer, it can be useful to sync your ‘My Places’ between the computers. These maps cannot be created on Apple devices at the moment, the feature might be available for the users in the future.We have in the past shown you how to move Google Earth’s ‘My Places’ from one computer to another. Then pan the point to the new location and tap Select this location.įor iPhone and iPad users the My Maps feature isn’t available individually, they need to view it through Google Maps.


