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Create Maps with Google Earth & Maps Tutorials

New to Earth & Maps?

To get started, watch these shorts videos on these introductory topics. To start a tutorial, click "View this Tutorial."

Add placemarks (or points), paths (or lines), and polygons to Google Earth. Then embed images and YouTube videos to your balloons.

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Easily drape your images and maps over the terrian, and overlay your photographs in the places they were taken to create a photographic tour!

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Add perspectives and views to your placemarks to control how someone sees your data when they double-click on it, or play a tour.

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Record and narrate a guided tour so you can tell your unique story to your users - they simply start the tour in Earth, then sit back, relax, and learn.

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Easily embed your Google Earth project and tour into your website using the Embed KML and Embed Tour gadgets.

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Use My Maps to mark points, lines, and polygons on a personalized Google Map, and share it with multiple people!

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Collaborate on your Google My Map by allowing others to edit your map. When someone adds locations to or edits the map, the map is updated for everyone!

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Easily embed a your My Map, a map of driving directions or search results, or a map created by other users into your website or blog.

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Google Maps for Mobile brings Google Maps right to your G1 Android phone, iPhone, Blackberry, or other smart phone. You can now even edit your My Maps using the My Maps Editor available on the G1 Andriod phone!

Go to Google Maps for Mobile  »

Model your environment in 3 dimensions with SketchUp! View all training materials at sketchup.google.com/training, or start creating models specifically for Google Earth.

Go to Google SketchUp Training  »

Familiar with Earth & Maps?

When you feel comfortable, try these advanced tutorials to begin creating more customized content.

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Tools & Resources

Looking for a handy tool or resource? Look no further!

  • Featured tool: Embed Tour Gadget
    Embed a Google Earth KML tour file on your website or blog using this gadget.
  • Featured resource: Plan Your Project
    If you're thinking of creating a map for your cause, use this guide to help you plan your project.

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