Program information
- Softonic rating:
- License:
- Free
- Added:
- May 14, 2007
- Updated:
- August 18, 2010
- Publisher:
- Google | More programs (61)
- File size:
- 13.3 MB
- Downloads:
- 2,852,071
“Explore the globe”
about Google Earth
Google's satellite imagery software has truly changed the way we look at the globe. The application lets you zoom in on any part of the world and for some places, observe from a few meters away.
Google Earth not only displaces satellite images but it also includes terrains and sometimes 3D reconstruction of buildings. You can look for directions and businesses, just like in Google Maps and pinpoint areas or draw on maps straight in Google Earth.
Google Earth includes a very wide, and constantly increasing library of layers, which you can add to the map to enrich your experience. You'll find all sorts of information, from historical landscapes to national parks, regions where you can find endangered species or tourist spots. Google Earth will also showcase more news related information such as forest fires or tsunamis.
But Google Earth is not limited to terrain, and with every new version, it adds new sources of satellite imagery and information about other areas in the world. Say you're really into stars; then you should turn to the Space mode and navigate among the constellations. Or, if you prefer exploring the seas, enable the Water surface option and learn all the secrets about oceans and marine creatures. What's more, the latest version lets you travel in time by providing you with a new Historical Imagery function that allows you to see the evolution of certain locations during the past few years.
Moving around in Google Earth is incredibly intuitive thanks to the multiple navigation tools. Some areas will show less information than others, and Google Earth is known to use up a substantial amount of bandwidth, but it remains a fascinating piece of software
Google Earth is as of yet an unequaled application. Browse around the world, zoom into streets, gaze at the stars or dive into the ocean. Millions of possibilities.
Languages:
English, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Korean, Polish, Portuguese BR, Russian
Recent changes in Google Earth:
- New Features in Google Earth 5.2
- Improved embedded browser functionality: Better integration of embedded browser with Google Earth Application.
- Track and Multitrack in Google Earth: A track allows you to create one visible object in Google Earth (either a Point icon or a Model) that moves over time between multiple positions. Using the time slider, you can animate position and orientation of an object and show a line tracing the path. A multitrack is a collection of tracks. You can create Track and Multitrack by authoring KML documents or by importing your GPS data (from a number of GPS receivers or file formats such as GPX) into Google Earth.
- Elevation Profile in Google Earth: You can see elevation profile of a line-string or track in Google Earth. It plots the elevation profile, speed, and associated extended data (for example, heart rate) in a KML file.
- Added file import types: NMEA (.log and .nmea), Garmin GDB, Garmin Training Center, and Ozi Explorer files can now all be read. Garmin fitness extensions are now read from GPX. Extended data for Elevation Profile and Track is handled when available.
About the license:
- Some features not available
OS requirements for Google Earth:
- OS: Win2000/XP/Vista/7
Minimum requirements:
- Processor: 500 MHz
- Memory: 128 MB
- Video: 16 MB
Recommended requirements:
- Processor: 2,4 MHz
- Memory: 512 MB
- Video: 32 MB
Pros
- Find businesses and directions
- Lots of different layers
- New Ocean mode
- Freedom to move anywhere
Cons
- Can take time to load
- Uses up bandwidth
- Images not always updated
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Previous versions of Google Earth
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Posts about Google Earth in our blog
- Visit the Winter Olympics in Google Earth by Jon Riggall
- Browse historical maps in Google Earth by Elena Santos
- Moon added to Google Earth by Jon Riggall
- Follow the Tour De France on Google Earth by Jon Riggall
- Google Earth: Weather, sun and street view by Jon Riggall
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- Google Earth (Testbericht auf Deutsch)
- Google Earth (Análisis en español)
- Google Earth (Le test en français)
- Google Earth (Recensione in italiano)
- Google Earth (Recensie in 't Nederlands)
- Google Earth (中文的评测)
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- Google Earth (Mac)
- Google Earth (iPhone)
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Google Earth 5.1
I don't like it you can not see anything clearly on it, everything is out of focus and if you are looking for a street address forget it, it very simply put does not work. The older version was far... read more
new beta 5.0 version
about Google Earth - 06 Nov 2009Stinks-doesn't work. Don't download the new version if you want to use this program. I now cannot fly to anyplace. Makes for a really bad app. Wish I still had the old version. No names are on... read more
EARTH TREK!
excellent! I think the most interesting utility to explore and find info about our planet.This program gives you the feeling that the earth is a small ball in your hands!... read more
Goodbye maps, Hello GOOGLE EARTH
Absolutely brilliant for lots of reasons, not least, using street view to familiarise yourself with local landmarks before you leave enabling you to navigate to somewhere you havn't been before, al... read more
BAD
I have used Google Earth for several years with good luck and a lot of fun finding places. Last week I went to use it and it was gone from the computer. No ware to be found. I have downloaded the ... read more
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