How do I transfer Google Earth Pro to another computer?

Introduction

How about a geographic information system (GIS) software application that allows you to access high-resolution images and geographical locations of any place in the world? If you're a travel enthusiast or have an interest in GIS, this is perfect for you. You can view high-resolution images of any location from a database, annotate significant sites with overlays, measure distances, and even share this information. Additionally, you get access to advanced GIS features for free. And if you're curious about how it all works, Google Earth Pro holds the ultimate answer to all your questions.

Additionally, make sure that Google Earth Pro is installed on your computer, and location data is synced across all devices. However, when you switch computers, this data won't be accessible even with a linked Google account. In such cases, we've got you covered with methods to transfer Google Earth Pro and its files to another computer!

Google Earth Pro is an advanced version of Google Earth, offering enhanced and professional-grade geospatial viewing capabilities. It enables users to browse high-resolution satellite imagery worldwide, measure distances and areas, create and save high-definition aerial images, and conduct professional-level geographic data analysis. Additionally, Google Earth Pro includes a printing feature, allowing users to print large-scale maps and overhead views. This tool is widely utilized in real estate analysis, urban planning, environmental studies, education, and tourism sectors.

There are three versions of Google Earth. The basic and standardized one is simply called Google Earth. It is used by those who want access to the images of locations stored in the Earth database.

The most comprehensive is Google Earth Pro. It lets you save places, integrate data into maps, collaborate, share files, and more. The coolest thing is that you get access to high-resolution imagery of locations. So, if you're a tour guide or planning a trip alone or with a group, it's very useful. You can mark important locations, add information, share them, and access all this from anywhere.

(Image: Google Earth Pro)

And, as its name suggests, Google Earth Enterprise was designed for corporations, offering customized locations, data, and images to meet a company's particular needs.

Why do I need to move Google Earth Pro to another computer?

When you feel that your system requirements have increased, such as your operating system crashing frequently, or the need for a computer with more storage space, better RAM, or a more powerful graphics processor to code, you might purchase a new laptop or desktop. In such a scenario, it becomes crucial to transfer all the data from your old computer, including files and applications, to the new one. You might have bought the new device and then transferred all the files from your old computer using various methods, which can be time-consuming, memory-intensive, and resource-draining, involving data cables and external drives. The downside is that it doesn't sync location data and information, and application software isn't shareable.

What happens to all of my placemarks and saved places in Google Earth Pro and the Google Earth Pro application?

Part 2: How to Transfer Google Earth Pro to Another Computer?

There are several ways to transfer Google Earth Pro files, but only one way to share the entire application, including both Google Earth and Google Earth Pro. The following methods allow you to move Google Earth Pro to another computer.

Method 1: Transfer Google Earth Pro to Another Computer with the Tool

Updating computers is a part of everyday life, and you might use a desktop at home and a laptop at work. It can be frustrating when you can't find your place when you switch devices. With Google Earth Pro, you can save your locations so that you can access them whenever you need to. The easiest way to transfer your Google Earth Pro files is by using a third-party tool. There are other methods, but it's always wise to work smart.

The most practical way to transfer your Google Earth Pro files is by using the Todo PCTrans tool. The coolest thing about it is that you can transfer any type of file between the two computers. If you wish to share the Google Earth Pro application instead of its KML files, you can even move the app through this tool. Assuming that you're upgrading your old computer to the latest model on the market, you can transfer all your files, apps, and other data between the two machines. You'll need to install Todo PCTrans on both computers and log in.

Transferring all your data to another computer can be helpful but isn't easy. You'd need to create backups, log in to cloud storage, and transfer various files via external drives and apps like Telegram. But with third-party tools, things get easier!

That's why Todo PCTrans is your ultimate rescue tool:

• Rapid sharing and transfer of any files
• Access files even without an internet connection
• Enable auto-transfer feature
• Free technical support
• Migrate user accounts between two computers
• Transfer programs from one computer to another
• No data loss
• No issues with faults or bugs

However, if you don't want to transfer only the Google Earth Pro files, you can use the full method.

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans on Both Computers

Download Todo PCTrans, and you'll see the PC-to-PC interface.

Step 2: Choose the transfer direction - from the old computer or to the new one.

"This is a new computer" - Transfer all data from the old computer Remotely to this new one.

"This is an old computer" - Transfer all data from the current old device to the new one.

Select Transfer Direction

Step 3: Connect the two computers

1. Select the target PC to connect to, by its IP address or device name, then click "Connect".

2. Type the target computer's login password, then click "OK" to confirm.

If the target PC is not listed, you can also click Add Computer to manually connect to it by entering its IP address or device name.

Step 4: Select the applications, programs, and software to transfer to the target computer

1. You choose and pick what you want to transfer from your current computer to the target one.

2. After selecting the apps and data you want to transfer, click on “Transfer” to start the process.

Select the applications you want to transfer from your computer to another one:

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Method 2: Transfer the Google Earth Pro file to your computer using an external drive

External hard drives typically allow for seamless file transfer between computers or other devices. Similarly, you can use a special USB drive to transfer your Earth Pro files to another computer and keep them in sync easily.

On Windows, use an external drive to transfer your Google Earth files by following these steps:

Step 1: Open File Explorer, type the following path in the address bar, and then press Enter.

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Google\GoogleEarth translates directly to Chinese as: “%用户配置文件%\AppData\LocalLow\Google\GoogleEarth” Here, %USERPROFILE% is an environment variable that typically represents the main directory path for the current user. For example, in Windows systems, it may point to "C:\Users\YourUsername". So, the complete path would be: "C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\LocalLow\Google\GoogleEarth" This path usually denotes where the Google Earth application stores data and settings on a user's computer.

Step 2: Right-click on myplaces.kml, and a drop-down menu appears. Select the scissors icon to cut the file.

Step 3: You can also cut the file by pressing Ctrl+X.

请注意，复制粘贴功能不可用。

Step 4: Next, navigate to the external hard drive's folder, in this case, the SanDisk USB Drive.

Step 5. Right-click within the folder and select the Paste option from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+V on your keyboard to paste the files into the USB drive.

On another computer:

Step 1: Open Google Earth Pro on the computer you want to import from.

Step 2: Click on the File menu and select Open.

Step 3: Browse to your external storage or USB, and select the KML file.

Step 4: Once the import is complete, everything should look the same as it did on your other computer.

Method 3: Transfer files using email services

Convenience is something everyone wants. Especially when you use multiple devices, it's essential to have your stuff with you everywhere or anywhere. With Google Earth Pro's email place feature, you can seamlessly transfer files from one computer to another. In this case, you don't need any external drives – just an email address. Send a folder from anywhere via email and import the files on your computer with Google Earth.

To transfer a file via email to another computer, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to Tools > Options > E-mail Options. Choose your preferred email service.

<b>Step 2:</b> Select <i>File</i> > <i>E-mail></i> > <i>E-mail View.</i>

Step 3: Choose an email service and send it off.

Now, on the computer where you want to restore the files, open Google Earth Pro. Go to “My Places,” click “Import,” and select “Email.”

Method 4: Sync Google Earth Pro Files Across Multiple Computers with a Cloud Storage Service

Google is known for its all-inclusive service. Its Google Drive cloud storage service is even more popular than Microsoft Drive. However, Cloud Drive doesn't support Google Earth, Google Earth Pro, or any of its versions. Even if you have a Google account, Earth Pro won't sync your files for you. Thus, when you run out of storage, you must turn to a cloud service like Dropbox. You can even use iCloud Drive.

Please transfer the file via Dropbox cloud storage following these instructions:

Step 1: Upload your “Places” folder as a .kmz file to your computer.

Step 2: Open Dropbox and import the Places folder from within it.

Step 3: Log in to your Dropbox account on another computer

Step 4. Right-click the "Locations" file and select "Open with Google Earth Pro."

The file should now open in Google Earth Pro, where you can back it up.

Conclusions

There are several ways to transfer Google Earth Pro files from one computer to another. You can use a third-party tool, transfer them via an external drive such as a USB, access them through a cloud storage service like Dropbox, or email the files to yourself.

It's recommended to use a third-party tool like Todo PCTrans, which can easily and effortlessly transfer not just files, but also Google Earth Pro settings and files.