Google Earth Pro
Version | 7(as of 9/25/2020) |
Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
License | Freeware |
Category | Scientific |
Main Features
- View Earth and the solar system from a variety of perspectives
- Fly around 3D cities and visualize GPS tracks
- Experience historical imagery, ocean depths, Hubble Telescope images, and more
- Locate a target demographic in a specific area
- Compute distances with Google Earth measurement tools
- Go back in time with historical imagery
- Print high-resolution images
Software Overview
Google Earth Pro is an application used to view satellite imagery, terrain, maps, 3D buildings, oceans, and other galaxies. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also use Google Earth in your web browser if you are not interested in downloading the program.
The application allows you to view planet Earth from a variety of perspectives, including from outer space to street level. You can explore Earth's geography, fly around 3D cities, and visualize GPS tracks. Google Earth also provides a library of tours, videos, and imagery to help you experience historical changes, effects of climate change, and more.
Some of the advanced capabilities include the ability to use data layers to locate a target demographic, import vector image files to map GIS data, "time travel" with historical imagery, and map addresses using the app's Spreadsheet Importer. You can also compute distances and areas with the program's measurement tools and print high-resolution images from the application.
If you have ever been curious about our planet and its geography you most likely have already used Google Earth. The application allows you to view the Earth in many spectacular ways and gives you tools to discover more about its inhabitants as well. Google Earth Pro proves to be a fun experience for any curious earthling while providing some practical business tools to better understand the demographics of a particular area.
Primary File Type
.KMLKeyhole Markup Language FileSupported File Types
Extension | File Type |
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.KML | Keyhole Markup Language File |
.ETA | Google Earth Placemark File |
.GPX | GPS Exchange File |
.KMZ | Google Earth Placemark File |