Plug-in
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The Google Earth plug-in allows you to navigate and explore geographic data on a 3D
globe using a web browser. The plug-in is also used on Earth
view in Google Maps. See below for examples of how the Earth plug-in is being used
across the web.
If you want to embed the Google Earth plug-in on your website, visit the Google Earth API site to learn more.
Preview the Google Earth Plug-in
The Google Earth plug-in is currently available for the following operating systems and web browsers:
Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Vista, and 7)
- Google Chrome 1.0+
- Internet Explorer 7+ (32-bit)
- Firefox 2.0+
- Flock 1.0+
Apple Mac OS X 10.5 and higher (Intel and PowerPC)
- Google Chrome 1.0+
- Safari 3.1+
- Firefox 3.0+
Good news, you already have the Google Earth Plug-in installed.
Now you can try out some of these sites that use the Google Earth plug-in:
Explore these sites that use the plug-in:
- Earth view in Google Maps See the 3D globe right in your browser
- Jackson Hole Trail Map Interactive guide to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
- Airspace Awareness Tool Customizable airspace map created by the Kansas Department of Transportation
- Virtual Tour of the USGBCTour the U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters in D.C.
- Apollo 11 Moon Lander Use manual controls to experience the landing phase
- Sports Stadiums Fly around to see stadiums in 3D
- 3D HawaiiExplore this travel destination in 3D
- Driving Simulator Follow your driving directions route in 3D
- Chamonix 3D Tour Tour chalets in the French Alps with a helicopter
- Oil Spill Get a sense of the scale of the Deepwater Horizon spill by comparing it to your city
- Ships Simulator Be the helmsman of your own fleet of ships in this realistic game
- EarthSwoop Swoop into places all over the world
Plug-in Support
If you're having issues with the Google Earth plug-in, please visit the Help Center for troubleshooting information. If you're a developer experiencing issues with the Google Earth plug-in, visit the Developer Help Center and the Google Earth Plug-in Discussion Group.