Draw on a MapAlready made a useful map in Google My Maps? Export it as KML or KMZ, then open the file in Draw on a Map. You can keep the routes, shapes, and markers in view while you edit or share the result.
Move your map in four steps
- On a computer, open your map in Google My Maps.
- In the left panel, select Menu → Export to KML/KMZ. These are the current steps in Google’s export guide.
- Open Import your map on this page and choose the exported file.
- Check the imported features. Edit them, then use Share when the map is ready.
The importer also accepts GeoJSON, GPX, CSV, TSV, and XLSX. The file opens in the working editor. You do not need an account to try the import.
Check the result before you share it
An exported map can contain more than simple lines and markers. After import, check:
- route and boundary positions
- marker locations
- labels and colors that matter to the reader
- any layer structure or special KML content you need
Complex styling and some KML-specific data may not transfer exactly. Keep the original file until you have checked the imported map.
Which tool fits the job?
| Your job | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Keep a Google Drive project with several organized layers | Google My Maps |
| Import one file and make a quick edit | Draw on a Map |
| Draw freehand notes, arrows, or a rough boundary | Draw on a Map |
| Build turn-by-turn navigation | A navigation tool |
| Send a visual map with a link | Either tool; use the workflow you already have |
Draw on a Map does not edit Google Maps. It is an independent drawing tool that uses OpenStreetMap as its base map. It is also not a full GIS or fleet-routing system.
Starting without a file
If there is nothing to move, start with a blank map. Search for a place, then add a line, arrow, shape, marker, label, or freehand note. Use Share to send the finished map.
For a real example of a hand-drawn route, see how we shared a walking shortcut that a routing app missed.