Export a Google Earth KML/KMZ file
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Exports points, lines, measurement lines and surfaces in Google Earth KML or KMZ format.
The main difference is that the KML (Keyhole Markup Language) format is an XML-based file that describes geographic features, while the KMZ format is simply a compressed (ZIP-like) KML file that includes the KML file and other associated media files such as images and sounds, making it a single, smaller, and easier-to-share entity. To export images select KMZ.
To export the data select Google Earth KML/KMZ.
Enter the Export options.
Format: select to export the data in Google Earth KML or Google Earth KMZ.
Altitude mode: elevations can be defined in three ways:
Clamp to ground: elevations are leaned to the 3D model of Google Earth.
Relative to ground: elevations are referred to the 3D model of Google Earth.
Absolute: elevations are absolute.
Export GIS attributes: the GIS attributes that have been stored with topographic points can be exported.
Export images: enables the export of images. Requires to export in KMZ format.
Image type: to select the type of image to export.
Sketch: exports the sketch image.
Original: exports the original image.
Tag image: exports the tag image.
Export measurement lines: enables the export of measurement lines, for example GNSS baselines.
Click Accept to export the file.