How to Import a KMZ Route and Export a High-Resolution Travel Map

From GPS file to wall-ready print — import KMZ or GPX routes and export at up to 600 DPI.

Already have a KMZ or GPX route file from Google Earth, Strava, or your GPS device? Learn how to import it into MapMyMemories, customize the look, and export a high-resolution travel map ready for printing.

What Are KMZ and GPX Files?

If you are the kind of traveler who tracks routes with a GPS app, records hikes on Strava, or plans itineraries in Google Earth, you probably have KMZ or GPX files sitting on your computer. These files contain your exact route data — waypoints, tracks, and paths — but they are not exactly wall art. This guide shows you how to turn those raw GPS files into a beautiful, high-resolution travel map.

What Are KMZ and GPX Files?

Before we dive in, here is a quick primer on the two most common route file formats:

KMZ (and its uncompressed sibling KML) is Google's format for geographic data. Google Earth, Google My Maps, and many GIS tools export in this format. A KMZ file is essentially a zipped KML file, often including icons and overlays.