What is Google Earth?
Google Earth lets you explore satellite imagery and 3D buildings worldwide in the browser or on mobile, create projects with placemarks and import KML.
Free
Google Earth
Explore the world in 3D with satellite imagery
Key features
- Global imagery and 3D
- Projects and placemarks
- KML import
- Historical imagery (Pro)
Pricing
- Model
- Free
- Starts at
- Free
- Free tier
- Free to use
Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.
Licensing & map usage
Commercial useNot allowed
Export / print map imagesWith conditions
Offline use / cachingNot allowed
AttributionGoogle and imagery provider attribution must stay visible.
Commercial or promotional use of Google Earth imagery is prohibited. A handful of static images may be exported for non-commercial uses such as blogs or education, with attribution. Embedding Google Earth in websites or apps is not allowed.
Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.
Google Earth alternatives
See allGoogle Maps Platform
mapsplatform.google.comGoogle's maps, places, routes and 3D tiles APIs
CesiumJS
cesium.comOpen-source 3D globe and 3D Tiles rendering in the browser
Autodesk Forma
autodesk.comEarly-stage planning and design with environmental analysis
ArcGIS CityEngine
esri.comProcedural 3D city modelling
Giraffe
giraffe.buildBrowser-based site planning and feasibility for development
Nearmap
nearmap.comFrequent high-resolution aerial imagery of cities
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