How to Open KML Files

Method 1 of 3:

Using the Software

Download and install Google Earth Pro for desktop from https://www.google.com/earth/versions/. Your download should begin automatically once you click 'Download Earth Pro on desktop'. Using this method, you don't have to worry about using a specific browser for the program to work, and it works for both PC and Mac.
1. The downloader will automatically detect the operating system you are using and download the appropriate file.
2. You'll have to agree to the terms before continuing.
Click the downloaded file to launch the Google Earth Pro Installer. You'll find this file in the Downloads folder of your file browser. It'll take a few moments for the program to install.
Open Google Earth Pro. You'll find this either in your Start Menu or Applications folder.
Click the File tab. You'll find this in the upper left corner of the main menu toolbar.
Click Open. Your file browser will open.
Navigate to and double-click on your KML file to open it. Your KML file will load in Google Earth and you can view all its information there.

Method 2 of 3:

Using Google Earth in Chrome

Go to https://earth.google.com/web/ in Chrome. Google Earth will launch in your Chrome web browser. This method allows you to use Google Earth without downloading anything; however, only the device you save your KML data to will be able to access that KML information.
1. For example, if you use Google Earth in Chrome from your work computer, if you move to the software version of Google Earth on your home computer, your KML data will not load.
Click ☰. You'll find this in the upper left of your web browser.
Click the settings icon

.
Click the switch to the ON position

next to Enable KML import. This will allow you to import KML files.
Click Save. The pop-up 'Settings' menu will disappear.
Click the bookmark or 'My Places' icon. You'll find this icon is 5th down from the ☰ icon and above the share icon.
Click Import KML File. You'll see this in the 'My Places' tab that slides out from the left. You can choose to open a file from your local storage or Google Drive.
Navigate to and double-click your KML file to select it. You'll see the file previewed to the right in the animated window.
Click Save. This KML file and all its information will be saved to the 'My Places' area of Google Earth.

Method 3 of 3:

Using the Mobile Google Earth App

Open Google Earth. This app icon looks like an orb with waves of different shades of blue and white inside. You can find this app in either your app drawer, on your Home screen, or by browsing.
1. If you do not have Google Earth, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store
  
  or the App Store
  
  .
Tap ☰. You'll see this in the top left corner of your screen.
Tap My Places. This is the third option down on the list.
Tap Import KML file. You'll see this at the bottom.
Navigate to and tap on your KML file to open it. The file will load to your map.
1. To view the map, tap the back button
  
  .

google earth file click

Lesley Montoya

Update 05 March 2020

You should read it

May be interested

How to Open a PES File on PC or Mac
this wikihow teaches you how to open pes files on pc or mac. pes files are files created from sewing machines that contain information on an embroidery pattern. you can open a pes file with a few programs like stitchbuddy for mac and file...
How to open EPUB files on Windows 10 (without Microsoft Edge)
microsoft's new chromium-based edge browser reduces support for epub ebooks. you will need a third-party epub reader application to view epub files on windows 10. here are some good free options to choose from.
How to Open 7z Files
if you've come across a file that ends in '.7z', you're probably wondering why you can't open it. these files, known as '7z' or '7-zip files,' are archives of one or more files in one single compressed package. you'll need to install an...
How to Open VCF Files
this article shows you how to add contacts to your email account by opening a vcf file. vcf files, also known as 'vcard' files, store contact information that can be read and imported on email services such as gmail, icloud and yahoo, as well as outlook on computers. however, you can only use vcf files on your computer.
How to open multiple files with SpaceFM in Linux
if you use a customizable file manager like spacefm, you can add a menu to the toolbar that allows you to quickly open multiple files with the application you want with just one click.
How to Open XPS Files
this wikihow teaches you how to open an xps file on your windows or mac computer. xps files are windows' response to the more popular pdf file format. while windows computers have a built-in program that allows them to open xps files, mac...
What is FLV file? How to open FLV file on computer?
you often download internet videos to your computer for offline viewing and many times see flv files. you are struggling to know how to open them? today, we will provide information about the flv video file for you in the article below.
What are CDR files? How to open and convert CDR files to AI, PDF, PSD
the article provides information about cdr files, data streams, advantages and disadvantages. the software supports viewing cdr files, the software supports editing cdr files, how to convert cdr format to ai, pdf, psd and how to open cdr files on the phone. click to view now!
How to Open Hidden Files on USB
today's wikihow will show you how to make hidden files on a usb stick visible so you can open them. this process can be applied on both windows and mac computers.
How to Open PHP Files
this article shows you how to open and edit php programming files on windows and mac computers.