Google Earth Download For Macbook Air



Google Earth is a tool that brings the world to you. You're able to view geographical locations and street addresses, all as photographs instead of via the normal map.

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Global Nav Open Menu Global Nav Close Menu; Apple; Shopping Bag +. Google Earth for Mac is a geographical browser that uses aerial and satellite imagery as well as data available on the internet to create a three-dimensional representation of planet Earth. Using the program audiences across the globe can zoom in and explore countries, cities, and landmarks from different angles. Drag the Google Earth.app to wherever you want to install it — typically, the Applications (or Programs) folder on your hard drive. Close the Google Earth disk image window, then drag both the Google Earth.dmg and the Google Earth volume (below) to the trash to clear them from your desktop. Download Google Home and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. ‎Set up, manage, and control your Google Home, Google Nest, and Chromecast devices, plus thousands of connected home products like lights, cameras, thermostats, and more – all from the Google Home app.

Dive down into street view to get a look at the surroundings as if you were there in person.

Travel around the world in 80 seconds without even leaving your seat. Google Earth is the world's most detailed globe, giving you a full on view of earth from millions of pictures taken.

Dive down into street view to get a look at the surroundings as if you were there in person. There are even some fun secrets for you to discover, so get exploring.

Are you trying to locate your house? With a quick search, you'll have a birds or pedestrian's eye view. Maybe you'd like to see famous monuments or buildings such as the Eiffel Tower or the White House. You find them all on Google Earth.

You can also use fact cards to learn more about the places you visit, expanding your general knowledge and letting you appear well traveled. Or, if you're going on vacation, why not preplan your own tour and learn about the neighborhood.

Use Voyager to browse interesting topics, go on an adventure, take a quiz, or learn a little bit about history.

If you don't have any destination in mind, hit the feeling lucky button and travel to a location you know nothing about.

Is there a better alternative?

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Google Earth is a great application, but it's not the only one of its kind. Apps such as NASA World Wind, Marble, and Flash Earth do a similar job.

Where can you run this program?

Google Earth will run on your Chrome browser, Android device, iPhone, and operating systems Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Our take

Google Earth is an excellent tool for viewing the globe, experiencing and learning about a new place, and planning your next big vacation.

Should you download it?

Yes. You view the world in pictures by downloading Google Earth, and always have a map to guide you.

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Step 1 Download Google Earth

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These instructions are only necessary if you do not already have Google Earth 6 on your computer. However, be sure to update to the latest version of Google Earth in order to be able to complete this chapter. Google Earth is a freely available virtual globe program. It displays satellite images, aerial photographs, and graphic layers on personal computers by delivering them over the Internet. Advanced versions of Google Earth are available for purchase, but this activity uses the free version.
  1. Click here to go to the Google Earth download page. The page automatically detects your operating system, so you don't have to worry about choosing a particular version.

  2. Click the Agree and Download button. Your browser will display a Thank You page while Google Earth automatically downloads in the background.

  3. The Downloads window will show the progress of your download.
  4. At the end of the download, an alert box will tell you that the .dmg (Mac) or .exe (PC) file contains an application. Click the Continue (Mac) or Save (PC) button to finish the download.

Step 2 Install Google Earth

  1. On a Mac, the Google Earth disk image file (.dmg) will automatically mount on your desktop and open.
  2. Drag the Google Earth.app to wherever you want to install it typically, the Applications (or Programs) folder on your hard drive.
  3. Close the Google Earth disk image window, then drag both the Google Earth.dmg and the Google Earth volume (below) to the trash to clear them from your desktop.
  4. Drag the Google Earth icon from your Applications folder to your dock to create an alias (Mac).
  5. On a Windows OS, open the GoogleEarthSetup.exe file and click Run. When installed, Google Earth launches automatically.
  6. Create a shortcut to the program (Windows) for easy access.

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Step 3 Launch Google Earth

Note: You must have a live Internet connection while using Google Earth. As you move around and zoom in and out, new images are downloaded to your computer on the fly from Google's servers. This step confirms that you have properly installed Google Earth.


  1. Launch Google Earth by double-clicking the Google Earth icon on your desktop or clicking its icon in your Start menu (PC) or Dock (Mac).

  2. You should now see the main Google Earth window.

  3. If this is your first time using of Google Earth, plan to spend some time exploring its features including zooming in and out, panning, and turning layers on and off.

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