Output is a hierarchy of small image tiles of increasing resolution, and a KML file to load only the images required based on the current Google Earth viewpoint. Input is a large image file and coordinates for where it should be located on the ground. The pre-set positions in the tool are tuned to avoid adding images on top of the built-in Google Earth controls (time slider, tour control, navigation/compass).Ī small program for creating high-resolution image overlays for Google Earth. Once you click the 'Show in Google Earth' button in the tool any new changes you make will automatically update the overlay in Google Earth, making it easy to preview changes. This is handy for adding legends and other images to Google Earth KML files, images that stay on a fixed spot on the screen as long as the KML is loaded. Programs Google Code Open Source Project: Ī small program for adding screen overlay images to Google Earth. (Drag the link into My Places in Google Earth to automatically receive any new files and updates from this page in the future.)

Tools used: Google Spreadsheet Mapper Biodiversity Hotspots homepage Conservation International homepage Open Google Earth fileĭownload this network link KML to load all the above files in Google Earth.

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