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October 2026
How to Export Saved Places from Google Maps via Takeout and KMZ
Step-by-step guide to exporting your starred places from Google Maps using Google Takeout or KMZ files, and importing them into your travel map.
Key Takeaways
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Google Takeout allows exporting thousands of saved places and starred locations into an organized ZIP archive containing GeoJSON/CSV files.
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Google My Maps exports custom travel layers directly as compressed KMZ (Keyhole Markup Language) archives with coordinates and place names.
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Peel The Map eliminates manual link-by-link sharing by parsing Takeout ZIP and My Maps KMZ files directly on iOS and Android devices.
Exporting saved places from Google Maps is the fastest way to migrate your travel history into a dedicated travel tracker without tedious manual re-entry. Whether using Google Takeout for comprehensive bulk archives or Google My Maps for structured KMZ files, your geographic points can easily be transferred into Peel The Map for offline visualization, automated country tracking, and AI trip planning.
1. How to Export Saved Places via Google Takeout
Google Takeout is Google's official data portability portal. Instead of relying on mobile sharing for single spots, Takeout packages all your starred places, custom lists, and 'Want to go' flags into standardized geographic datasets.
Once requested, Google generates a downloadable ZIP archive containing your places formatted as GeoJSON or CSV. You can transfer this ZIP directly to your mobile phone via iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or AirDrop.
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Navigate to takeout.google.com in your web browser and sign in with your Google account.
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Click 'Deselect all' at the top of the list to avoid exporting unnecessary products.
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Scroll down, find 'Maps (your places)', and check the corresponding selection box.
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Click 'Next step', choose .zip as your file type, and click 'Create export'.
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Download the generated ZIP file to your mobile device's file manager.
Google Takeout export generation may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour depending on the number of places stored on your account.
2. Exporting Itinerary Layers from Google My Maps (KMZ/KML)
If you have built curated road trips or city guides inside Google My Maps on desktop, you do not need to download your entire account history. My Maps allows exporting specific map layers directly into compressed KMZ or KML files.
KMZ files encapsulate geographic XML placemarks alongside custom point names and descriptions. This structured format ensures that coordinate positions remain normalized to 6 decimal places without geographic distortion.
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Open Google My Maps (mymaps.google.com) on your computer and select your travel map.
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Click the three dots icon next to the map title in the left-hand menu panel.
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Select 'Export to KML/KMZ' from the dropdown options.
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Choose whether to export the entire map or a specific layer, keep 'Export as KMZ' selected, and click 'Download'.
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Send the downloaded .kmz file to your phone using AirDrop, email, or your preferred messaging app.
3. Batch Importing Takeout & KMZ Files into Peel The Map
Peel The Map eliminates tedious individual coordinate entry thanks to its dedicated multi-format import router. Built specifically for mobile devices (iOS and Android), the app processes files locally using bundled country border verification to automatically categorize visited places.
Inside the mobile client, tap the Library tab in the bottom navigation bar. From the floating glass dock, select Pins and tap the primary import action button. Choose the Google Takeout or Google My Maps tab, select your downloaded ZIP or KMZ file, and let the app parse hundreds of pins into your interactive map in seconds.
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Open the Peel The Map app on your iOS or Android mobile device.
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Tap the Library tab in the bottom glass navigation bar.
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Ensure 'Pins' is selected in the floating dock, then tap the primary action button to open the import modal.
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Select the 'Takeout' tab for Google Takeout ZIP archives, or 'KMZ' for Google My Maps files.
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Pick your file from your device: pins are extracted and pinned automatically to your world map.
Once imported, your places automatically unlock visited country statistics on your 3D Travel Globe and can be grouped into custom thematic collections for AI itinerary planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download all my saved Google Maps places at once?
Visit Google Takeout (takeout.google.com), deselect all services, check 'Maps (your places)', select JSON or CSV format, and download the exported archive.
Can Peel The Map import Google Takeout ZIP and KMZ files directly?
Yes. Peel The Map includes built-in parsers for Takeout ZIP archives, Google My Maps KMZ files, GeoJSON, and CSV files directly from the mobile app.
Start planning your travels with Peel The Map
Download the app for iOS and Android to save places, organize trips, and map your memories.
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