Guides
Step-by-step guides for converting Google Maps links to Apple Maps on every platform and app.
How-To Guides
How to Open a Google Maps Link in Apple Maps
Got a Google Maps link but prefer Apple Maps? Here's how to convert and open any Google Maps URL directly in Apple Maps on iPhone, iPad, or ...
How to Open Google Maps Links from Any App in Apple Maps
A Google Maps link in iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, email, Notion or a spreadsheet — one method opens all of them.
How to Bulk Convert Multiple Google Maps Links to Apple Maps
Convert a whole list of Google Maps links into one shareable Apple Maps Guide — itineraries, property lists, event locations, up to 1,500 places.
How to Convert a Google Maps Link to Apple Maps on iPhone
Someone sent you a Google Maps link on your iPhone? Convert it to Apple Maps in seconds with these methods -- no app install needed.
How to Convert a Google Maps Link to Apple Maps on Mac
Open Google Maps links in Apple Maps on your Mac. Convert any Google Maps URL to an Apple Maps link using free online tools.
How to Make Apple Maps the Default on iPhone (iOS 18+)
Set Apple Maps as your default maps app on iPhone. Make links from Messages, Mail, and Siri open in Apple Maps instead of Google Maps.
Guides & Tutorials
Apple Maps URL Scheme: Complete Developer Reference
Complete reference for Apple Maps URLs (maps.apple.com) -- parameters, deep links, coordinate formats, and how to link to Apple Maps from yo...
Google Maps URL Formats Explained: Every Type of Link Decoded
Understand every Google Maps URL format -- place links, coordinate links, directions, short links, embedded links, and how to extract locati...
Apple Maps vs Google Maps: Privacy Comparison (2026)
A detailed privacy comparison between Apple Maps and Google Maps. What data each collects, how it's used, and why privacy-conscious users pr...
Apple Maps vs Google Maps in 2026: Honest Comparison
Coverage, navigation accuracy, transit, CarPlay, battery and sync compared side by side — and which app actually wins for each use case.
Convert Google Maps Saved Places to Apple Maps -- Complete Guide
The definitive guide to migrating your Google Maps saved places, starred locations, and custom lists to Apple Maps. Covers Google Takeout ex...
How to Export Google Maps Saved Places (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to export all your saved places, lists, and starred locations from Google Maps using Google Takeout, My Maps, and more.
Apple Maps Guides: How to Create, Share & Import
Everything about Apple Maps Guides — create them, share with friends, import places from Google Maps, and organize your favorite locations.
How to Share Apple Maps Guides with Anyone
Share a Guide from iPhone, Mac, iPad or Apple Watch, send it to Android users, un-share it again, and fix links that won't open.
How to Switch from Google Maps to Apple Maps
The complete migration guide — transfer saved places, set Apple Maps as default, and learn what each app does better. Privacy, CarPlay, Siri...
Troubleshooting
Fix: Google Maps Link Opens in Browser Instead of Apple Maps
Tapping a Google Maps link opens Safari or Chrome instead of Apple Maps? Here's why and how to get the location into Apple Maps.
Fix: Google Maps Short Link (goo.gl/maps) Not Working in Apple Maps
Google Maps short links (goo.gl/maps, maps.app.goo.gl) not opening in Apple Maps? Here's how to resolve and convert them.
Fix: Can't Share Apple Maps Location with Android Users
Apple Maps links don't work well on Android. Here's how to share locations that work for both iPhone and Android users.