Guidance on How to Create Boundary File with Google Earth Pro

Disclaimer: Google Earth Pro has a more user-friendly interface but only provides basic geoinformation system functions. This tutorial is developed only for reference. Professional GIS software and expertise are recommended for higher accuracy.

Download Google Earth Pro

To download Google Earth Pro on your desktop

Navigate through the map

Run the program, navigate to the area of interest using the search panel, zoom in and out & move left and right using the navigation panel.

Create boundary file

Click Add-Polygon to create boundary document

1. Add name and description.

2. Customize the color and the style.

3. Draw the boundary by clicking and adding boundary points in reference to the basemap. Points will be automatically connected to form a polygon.

Click OK to finish editing.

Tips: You can cancel points by right-clicking and drag them to move them around.

Save boundary file

Right-click the boundary layer and click Save Place As to save the boundary file in your local folders. It is recommended to save boundary file as kmz file.