# [Google Earth](<https://earth.google.com/>)

Explore the world with high-res satellite imagery, 3D terrain, Street View, and historical timelapses — right in your browser.

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![Google Earth preview 1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/images/previews/google-earth-59f60b10830d65098bc4f8c381ee603d5c4bbb47ac789ced734ead097f8c0d8b.png>)

## What is Google Earth?

Google Earth is a free interactive globe with high-resolution satellite imagery, 3D terrain and buildings, and Street View, all running in the browser. Use it to scout locations, grab reference for designs and B-roll, build geo-tagged stories with custom projects, or watch a place change over decades with Timelapse and historical imagery. It's a go-to tool for creators, marketers, educators, and journalists who need real-world visual context fast.

## Features

- High-resolution satellite imagery worldwide

- 3D terrain and buildings in hundreds of cities

- Street View 360° perspectives

- Timelapse and historical imagery

- Build, save, and share custom map projects

## FAQs

Common questions about Google Earth

Is Google Earth free?

Yes — Google Earth for Web, Android, iOS, and Earth Pro for Desktop are all free.

Do I need to install anything?

No — earth.google.com runs in the browser. There are also free apps for desktop, Android, and iOS.

Can I see how a place has changed over time?

Yes — Timelapse and Historical Imagery let you scrub through decades of satellite views.

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