Google Earth adds shapefile and 3D model imports

Google Earth added shapefile and custom 3D model imports, plus elevation profiles in the measure tool.

Upload a .zip containing shapefiles to bring geographic features and their attributes into a map project as data layers. That could include tax lots, infrastructure, or topographic data that you want to style and share.

For custom 3D models, upload a GLB file, then adjust its position, scale, and rotation on the globe. You can place an architectural mock-up in its real-world setting and share it. Draw with the measure tool to see an elevation profile graph in the inspector panel.

Read the full announcement on the Google Maps Platform blog.