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Google Earth for Windows

  • Free
  • In English
  • V7.3.6
  • 4.1
  • (35167)
Swati Mishra
Swati MishraUpdated 8 months ago

Travel for free around the world

Google Earth is an interactive geographic tool that allows users to explore and navigate the entire planet through a 3D image of the Earth. Developed by Google, this innovative platform combines satellite images and geospatial data to visualize the world and travel through it without leaving home. 

Available for both PCs and mobile devices, as well as an enhanced version exclusively for PCs, this interactive experience of Google Earth allows you to fly and observe the planet virtually like you never imagined. It has a wide variety of valuable features for you to enjoy and explore.

Google Earth vs Google Earth Pro

Both Google Earth and Google Earth Pro offer very similar services, although there are some differences between the two platforms. The main difference is found in their platforms, as this tool can be used on both PCs and through its mobile application. Its Pro version is only accessible from a PC. It includes extra options such as the ability to create HD videos of a trip, make 3D measurements of all kinds of structures, and print higher-resolution images—4800 pixels compared to this app’s 1000.

What is Google Earth used for?

Google Earth is a versatile and powerful tool, especially useful in the educational and tourism sectors. Essentially, its main function is to explore the planet through high-resolution and 3D images, turning your PC or mobile device into a true window to the outside world. 

Among its main functions is Voyager, which allows you to create interactive tours and virtual trips specially designed for teaching. Other functions like Timelapse are of incalculable value for seeing changes in landscapes, buildings, and monuments over time. In addition to this, it is possible to take a look and explore possible tourist destinations, making it an ideal application for organizing a trip and making it much more productive.

Interface—Explore the world in 3D

Navigating with Google Earth is a surprising and intuitive experience. As is usual with all Google products, using this interactive map platform is very simple. Simply enter a place, address, landmark, or coordinates in its search box and press enter. Then, use the mouse or swipe your finger on the touch screen to move and explore each of its environments in detail. It is, therefore, an incredibly useful tool for planning any trip or investigating anyplace out of your reach.

Generative design tools

Thanks to the integration of Delve, real estate, and sustainability professionals can now rely on Google Earth for generative design. Leveraging the familiar user interface, designers can define project sites, select from yield optimization, best-use analysis, or solar feasibility studies, and receive a range of design options. These options include building type, height, return on investments, and more, allowing for data-driven exploration of a project's environmental and financial impact.

Travel without limits

Google Earth is a convenient and versatile tool for all curious minds who want to know a little more about our world. With it, you can travel all over the planet thanks to its satellite images and explore any corner of the world from the comfort of your home. Whether it's to satisfy your curiosity or to learn more about the planet, Google Earth will surprise you.

  • Pros

    • 3D images of the entire planet
    • It allows you to plan trips and explore remote places
    • Voyager feature for virtual tours
    • With timelapse functionality
  • Cons

    • Image quality depends on the selected region
    • It does not offer real-time images
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Icon of program: Google Earth

Google Earth for PC

  • Free
  • In English
  • V7.3.6
  • 4.1
  • (35167)

User reviews about Google Earth

by Branko Radicevic

It's a multipurpose tool anybody can use. Useful for many things and is fun for exploring distant cities .

by aaru lute

needless to say the best thing. it is easy to use and very fast and accurate and pics are awesome

by saeed rahmanzaee

It is perfect as I have no trouble teaching my children about the earth and geography. I appreciate it,

by Kj Limbu

It is very useful tool for those who are interested to view the world and site specific. I would recommend it strongly.

by Satish Kumar Reddy Gudimetla

you can see detailed view of your properties, not only present condition of your properties , you can see history of the properties ( I mean you can go back to privies years) its a virtual reality ,its excellent app.

by Paula Bristow

It is not loading details in the Free State South Africa. Comes up in patches & goes blurry when one zooms out again

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