Can I export a public Google Maps list automatically?

Yes, if it's shared by link and opens without signing in. Paste the maps.app.goo.gl/... link into Takeout Tools and it returns the places in the list with names, addresses, and coordinates, ready to export to CSV, GPX, KML, or GeoJSON. There's nothing to install and nothing to configure, paste the link and go.

The list is very large: what do I do?

Larger lists work the same way: pasting the link pulls the places in one step, while manual saving doesn't scale. See how to extract all places from a Google Maps list for the large-list workflow.

I only need the coordinates, not a file

You can grab just the latitude/longitude for the places in a list. See how to get coordinates from a shared Google Maps list.

Does following a shared list in Google Maps help?

Google's help says that if you save a list made by someone else, its places appear under "Lists you saved". It doesn't say whether a list saved that way is included in Takeout, so use the list link instead. The paste-the-link method works from the link, so saving or following the list isn't necessary.

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How to Export a Google Maps List Someone Else Shared With You

Got a shared Google Maps list and want it as GPX, KML, or CSV? You can now paste the link and extract its places with coordinates in one step, here's how, plus manual fallbacks.

May 31, 2026

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Last checked October 25, 2026

Have a Google Maps list link? Get your places now

Open your list in Google Maps, tap Share, copy the link, and paste it here — no Takeout export needed.

To export a Google Maps list someone shared with you by link, paste its maps.app.goo.gl/... link into Takeout Tools and download the places as CSV, GPX, KML or GeoJSON, with coordinates.

If a list was shared with you, Google Takeout isn't the route; use the list link instead.

This guide covers the paste-the-link steps first, then the manual fallbacks.

The Fast Way: Paste the List Link

This works for a list shared by link that Google Maps will show without signing in, whoever owns it. Google's help describes two list types: Private ("Only you can view and edit.") and Shared ("Share a link to view or edit."). Takeout Tools can only read lists that Google shows without signing in; a private or deleted list returns an error.

Copy the maps.app.goo.gl/... URL someone sent you.
Open Takeout Tools and paste the link into the Paste a Google Maps shared list link field.
Hit Generate. The places in the list come back with their name, full address, exact latitude/longitude, and the author's note.
Deselect any rows you don't want, then choose Export as CSV, Export as GPX, Export as KML or Export as GeoJSON.

No Google Takeout, no saving places one at a time, no decoding URLs by hand.

Here's what you get for each place:

Field	Example
Name	Scratch Baking Co
Address	416 Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106
Latitude	43.6393962
Longitude	-70.2306564
Note	🍰 / 🍞 (the author's note, preserved)
Google Maps link	A link that opens that place's pin in Google Maps

Because the coordinates come from Google's own data for the list, there's no separate geocoding step.

Why Use the Link Instead of Takeout

Google's help describes Takeout as a way to "export and download your data for the Google products you use". To export your lists, it says to make sure "Saved" is checked in "Create A New Export."

A list someone else shared with you was made in their account, and Google's Takeout help doesn't describe exporting another person's list. The paste-the-link method works from the list link instead of from your account, so it doesn't depend on what ends up in your Takeout archive.

Manual Fallbacks

If the link doesn't work, or you'd rather not use a tool, these still work.

Save each place to your own account first

The classic approach for small lists:

Open the shared list in Google Maps.
Tap each place, tap Save, and choose one of your own lists.
Once they're all saved, run a Google Takeout export with "Saved" checked.
Upload the resulting CSV to Takeout Tools to add coordinates, then export it or convert to GPX.

When to use it: Short lists only. It's tedious: every place is a manual save. The paste-the-link method also returns the author's note for each place.

Open in Google My Maps and export KML

This works only if the shared content is a Google My Maps map, made at mymaps.google.com, rather than a standard Google Maps list. They are two different things.

My Maps help describes the export as Menu → "Export to KML/KMZ" in the map's left panel. If you can open the map in My Maps, look for that option there; it may not be available on every map someone shares with you. From there, the KML to GPX converter gets you a navigation-ready file. If the map is public or shared by link, the Google My Maps to GPX guide shows a quicker route.

Manual copy for tiny lists

For a short "best coffee shops in Lisbon" list, it can be quickest to just open each place, note the name, and grab coordinates from the share link or the URL. Practical for a handful of places; not realistic for longer lists.

What If You Own the List?

If the list is yours, Google's help covers exporting your saved lists through Takeout: make sure "Saved" is checked, then upload the CSV. Even for your own lists, pasting the share link is often faster and keeps your notes. See the complete Google Maps export guide for the Takeout route.

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