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Images to Google Earth/OviMap User Guide

Software Introduction

Images to Google Earth/OviMap is a cross-platform image processing tool developed by WTSolutions that allows you to import photos with GPS information into Google Earth or OviMap. The software supports Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, and Android systems, requiring no download or installation - it runs directly in your browser.

Key Features

  • Extract GPS information from photos
  • Generate KMZ files compatible with Google Earth/OviMap
  • Display photos at their captured locations on mapping software
  • Support batch processing of multiple photos
  • Advanced features (customize image display size, export GPS data to Excel, etc.)

How to Use

Basic Steps

  1. Access the online tool: https://s.wtsolutions.cn/gps.html
  2. Select map type (Google Earth or OviMap)
  3. Choose icon style (default, camera, circle, and more options available)
  4. Drag and drop photos to the designated area
  5. Wait for processing to complete, then download the generated KMZ file

Special Instructions for OviMap

When using OviMap, additional setup is required:

  • Provide the complete absolute path of images on your local system
  • Path format examples:
    • MacOS: file:///Users/wtsolutions/Pictures/
    • Windows: file:///E:/wtsolutions/
  • Note: Path must not contain special characters (*?”<>;/@&=+$,#)

Advanced Features

Advanced features require activation with a feature code, including:

  1. Unlimited batch processing (standard users limited to 6 photos)
  2. Customize image display size (between 20-3000 pixels)
  3. Export all photo GPS data to CSV file (Excel compatible)

Use Cases

  • Travel Photo Organization: Visualize travel photos on a map
  • Location Documentation: Record and share location-specific images
  • Photography Portfolio: Display photographs from different locations on a map
  • Geographic Data Collection: Collect and organize images with geographical information

Important Notes

  1. Ensure uploaded photos contain GPS information
  2. Set correct local image path when using OviMap
  3. Follow file path naming conventions, avoid special characters
  4. Recommended to use modern browsers to access the tool