Unable to import kml linestring file to My Places in google maps

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I can no longer import kml files into My Places in google maps, even files that have worked in the past. I have even tried copying an example from How to draw a path on a map using kml file? but get the error "We could not finish uploading your file".

So I no longer think it is a kml syntax issue but a google maps bug - please help.

I confirm the problem here and this is not a file issue 'cause well working files are not working today. — teo96, Mar 26 '13 at 21:57

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 27 '13 at 01:11

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I was having the same problem. I was using Firefox 19.0.2. Just tried with IE8 and it worked fine.

answered Mar 27 '13 at 01:11

Alan

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I am using IE9. I get the same in Chrome, Firefox 19.0, etc – user2211238 Mar 27 '13 at 16:38

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Mar 28 '13 at 08:00

I just found out what to do I got the same error because my kml file exceeded 3MB

Here is what worked for me.

I imported the file (gpx or kml) into Google Earth on My computer
then I selected the imported file and clicked to save the file on my desktop. This caused Google Earth to "convert" my large file into a .kml file that had all points but was much smaller
finally that smaller file- created by Google Earth- easily and quickly uploaded to my Places

Unable to import kml linestring file to My Places in google maps

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