How to generate the Google Maps Tiles and KML/KMZ - PIX4Dmatic

PIX4Dmatic provides the option to generate Google Map Tiles using the standard files KML/KMZ for seamless integration with Google Earth and third-party GIS platforms.

Before generating Google Maps Tiles, ensure that the following requirements are met: 

• The following processing steps have to be successfully completed: Calibration>Dense point cloud> Digital Surface Model (DSM)> Orthomosaic.
• The Google Maps Tiles and KML/KMZ files will be generated for georeferenced projects  (with image geolocation or GCPs).

To generate Google Maps tiles and KML/KMZ:

1. Create the DSM.
2. Create the Orthomosaic.
3. Navigate to
   1. Processing options > Exports > Orthomosaic .jpg or .tiff and click on the More button or
      
   2. File > Export > Orthomosaic...
      
4. Select .kml as Format.
   1. If .kmz is required for export, check the .kmz files box.
5. Select the desired File type, Compression, and Image Scale.
6. Set the Destination path for the exported files.
7. Click Export or Start.