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KML in Google Maps

Google Maps supports the following KML elements:

  • Placemarks
  • Icons
  • Folders
  • Descriptive HTML
  • KMZ (compressed KML, including attached images)
  • Polylines and polygons
  • Styles for polylines and polygons, including color, fill, and opacity
  • Network links to import data dynamically
  • Ground overlays and screen overlays

KML in Google Maps for Mobile

Google Maps for mobile supports this subset of KML elements:

  • Placemarks with <name> elements