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

In the past shape and KMZ files were uploaded as downloadable files. We have purchased an upgrade to Open Baltimore that now allows for shape and KMZ files to be viewed in the browser as maps. Users ...

This update allows users to create image overlays in Google Earth, then load the resulting KMZ file on their device. Once loaded, the overlay will simply appear as part of the map when they view ...

We’re clearly big fans of the KML/KMZ format here at Google Earth Blog. It’s an amazing (and simple) way to share complex geo data with anyone that you wish to share it with. In fact, many of ...

The powers-that-be would like the public to be able to download a KMZ file so users can open it with their copy of Google Earth rather than using the plug-in. Problem: our CMS cannot host KMZ/KML ...