About Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro is a mapping software from Google that provides detailed geographical information. It combines features like Launch Earth, Google Earth on web, Google Earth on mobile, Google Earth Pro on desktop, and Earth Versions so users can explore the world through satellite imagery and 3D terrain. This software allows for advanced geographical data analysis and visualization tools which are useful for professionals in various fields. Users can create custom maps and share insights easily. Key capabilities: Launch Earth Google Earth on web Google Earth on mobile Google Earth Pro on desktop Earth Versions Best for: geographers, educators, and researchers that need to visualize and analyze geographic data.
Google Earth Pro (GEP) is a powerful and highly accessible GIS and visualization tool that allows users to examine, measure, and analyze the world using high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery, 3D terrain, and extensive historical archives. Designed for both professionals and educational users, it combines intuitive navigation with advanced functionality, including measurement tools for polygons, lines, and 3D paths, the ability to import and export standard GIS formats like shapefiles and GeoTIFFs, and a Movie Maker for creating high-resolution tours. Its interface is user-friendly, leveraging an interactive 3D globe, Layers and Places panels, and a time slider for historical imagery, providing an immersive and visually rich experience that sets it apart from typical 2D GIS platforms. GEP performs reliably, though very large GIS data imports may slow the desktop application, as it is optimized primarily for visualization rather than heavy geospatial processing. The software is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, supports KML/KMZ formats, and integrates well with other Google tools, including Street View and Google Maps imagery.
Pros & Cons
- The software is easy to download and deploy, with features that support spatial analysis and planning.
- Street view imagery provides a realistic perspective of locations worldwide.
- Elevation profiles can be generated by adding points to paths, and some countries include 3D building views.
- Historical imagery allows users to track land use changes and identify hazard-prone areas.
- Terrain options help identify physical features such as ridges, escarpments, and slopes.
- Saving many placemarks, polygons, and paths can negatively affect performance.
- Full functionality is limited to the desktop version, with the mobile app being less powerful.
- Some visuals are unclear, with imagery resolution limited to certain heights.
- The toolbar and menu can be complex and take time to understand.
- Images of the sky, Mars, and Moon are not clear, reducing usefulness of those features.
Features
Key features
Allows users with advanced needs to integrate and share their spatial data files.
Provides the ability to go back in time to view past satellite images of a location.
Offers detailed, high-quality images of the world from space.
Allows users to view geographical elevation and structures in three dimensions.
Provides immersive, panoramic views from ground level in many locations.
Includes tools for creating, annotating, and sharing maps with others.
Additional features
Provides detailed, high-quality images of the world from space.
Allows viewing the earth's natural elevation in three dimensions.
Enables viewing building structures in three dimensions in hundreds of cities.
Provides immersive, panoramic views from ground level.
Includes tools for creating and designing maps.
Enables sharing and working on maps with others.
Allows the design of deeply engaging, data-driven maps.
Allows the use of data to inform and display map features.
Enables exploration of the entire world virtually.
Allows users to mark and save specific locations on a map.
Provides tools for adding notes and descriptions to maps.
Allows users to bring in external Geographic Information System data.
Allows users to output map and spatial data to other systems.
Provides access to past satellite and aerial images of a location.
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About Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro is a mapping software from Google that provides detailed geographical information. It combines features like Launch Earth, Google Earth on web, Google Earth on mobile, Google Earth Pro on desktop, and Earth Versions so users can explore the world through satellite imagery and 3D terrain. This software allows for advanced geographical data analysis and visualization tools which are useful for professionals in various fields. Users can create custom maps and share insights easily. Key capabilities: Launch Earth Google Earth on web Google Earth on mobile Google Earth Pro on desktop Earth Versions Best for: geographers, educators, and researchers that need to visualize and analyze geographic data.
Google Earth Pro Details
Google Earth Pro's In-App Market Place
Does Google Earth Pro have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
No
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), CAD ($), AUD ($), CNY (¥), INR (₹), RUB (₽), BRL (R$)
Pros & Cons
- The software is easy to download and deploy, with features that support spatial analysis and planning.
- Street view imagery provides a realistic perspective of locations worldwide.
- Elevation profiles can be generated by adding points to paths, and some countries include 3D building views.
- Historical imagery allows users to track land use changes and identify hazard-prone areas.
- Terrain options help identify physical features such as ridges, escarpments, and slopes.
- Saving many placemarks, polygons, and paths can negatively affect performance.
- Full functionality is limited to the desktop version, with the mobile app being less powerful.
- Some visuals are unclear, with imagery resolution limited to certain heights.
- The toolbar and menu can be complex and take time to understand.
- Images of the sky, Mars, and Moon are not clear, reducing usefulness of those features.
Google Earth Pro's Support Options
Community Forums
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