I have a google earth kmz file i am trying to open on my iMac. any thoughts on what software i need to do this?
Thanks
Don
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)
Google Earth…
Many other mapping apps will open it too, it really depends on what your aim is - e.g. if you want to move it to a GPS device you may need to use the manufacturers software (assuming it is a route).
There are tools on the web that also display the info on a map.
Google Earth
"A variety of third-party applications have been created which provide this functionality using the basic version of Google Earth by generating KML or KMZ files based on user-specified or user-recorded waypoints."
kmz is a zipped 'keyhole markup file' as far as I know. It's basically formatted text describing some location data. If you want to use in a video you may need to use for Google Earth Pro, I think that has the option to render routes into movie files.
https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/earth/explore/products/desktop.html
If you are expecting something else to happen please clarify.
Thanks for the help-I actually wanted to import it into Final Cut Pro
I Am definitely going to try this-thanks much.
don
how to open a kmz file
