The Simple Procedure

• Position the map.
• Chose the File menu and follow the "Save" link (see the example on the right).
• You will sometimes need to crop, or otherwise edit, you save map file.  A program like Photoshop will help you do this.

A Quality Note

The "Pro" version($400/year) of Google Earth lets you save maps with higher dot density (4800 pixels) and these are therefore better for print publications (e.g., appropriate for an 8 inch wide print image).  The standard (free) version and Pro version ($20/year) of Google Earth have sufficient resolution (1000 pixels) for PowerPoint presentations (960 x 720 pixels).