In Google Maps, you can create a list of places, like your favorite places or places you want to visit.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Tap New list.
- Enter a name and description.
- Tap Save.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Search for a place or tap it on the map.
- At the bottom, tap the place's name or address.
- Tap Save.
- Choose a list. To create a new list, tap New list .
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Tap a list.
- Find a place.
- Tap Add a note about this place.
- Add your note Save.
Tip: Notes can be up to 4,000 characters.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Next to the list you want to edit or delete, tap More choose an option:
- Edit list: Change your list name, description, icon, or places.
- Delete list: Remove your list.
- When you’re done, on the top right, tap Save.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Next to the list you want to hide or show on the main map, tap More choose an option:
- Next to the list you want to hide or show on the main map, tap More choose an option:
- Hide on your map: Hide your saved places.
- Show on your map: Show your saved places.
- Next to the list you want to hide or show on the main map, tap More choose an option:
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Open the list you want to share.
- Tap Share .
- If you want others to collaborate on the list, tap Invite collaborators instead.
Anyone who can view your lists can also view the names and profile pictures of people who have joined the list. They can also view who has added or edited places and notes on the list.
Here's how to re-share a list's edit link or add more editors:
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Tap More Sharing options.
- Under "Edit options," tap Invite editors.
- Choose who to share the link with.
To remove all current editors, turn editing off:
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Next to the list, tap More Sharing options.
- Under "Edit options," turn off Let others edit your list.
If you save a list made by someone else, their list places will show up in "Your places". The places will also appear on your main map in Google Maps unless you hide the list.
Save a list using a link
- Tap on the link you received to open it.
- Tap Save list. This list will now be added to the group of lists you saved.
Tip: To leave a list someone shared with you, tap Saved.
Important: You can’t edit the icons for these default lists:
- Favorites
- Want to go
- Starred places
- Labeled
- Travel plans
You can use custom icons for your Google Maps lists.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap You .
- Under "Your lists," find the list you want to update.
- Next to the list, tap More Edit list.
- On the "Edit list" page, tap Edit icon.
- Select your desired icon.
- At the top right, tap Save.
Export your saved lists
- Go to takeout.google.com.
- Make sure “Saved” is checked in “Create A New Export.”
- Tap Next Step.
- Select a destination, frequency, and file format.
- Click Create Export.