Manage your Projects on Google Earth - Android (2024)

FAQs

How do I get rid of your projects on Google Earth? ›

By default, files save to the root folder "My Projects." You can create new folders within "My Projects" by typing a name into the New Folder field and hitting Enter. Existing projects and folders can be deleted by using the trashcan icon.

Mapmaking tools and collaborative features — all in one easy-to-use package. View high-resolution satellite imagery, explore 3D terrain and buildings in hundreds of cities, and dive into Street View's 360° perspectives. Make immersive, data-driven maps from your phone or tablet.

Open the console left side menu and select IAM & Admin, then select Settings. Find the name or project ID of the project you want to shut down, then click SHUT DOWN. A confirmation screen describing what will happen appears. To confirm, enter your project ID and click Shut down.

To delete a project, first load the project in the source editor by choosing the project from the file manager tree. Click on the File menu on the Editor tab above the source editor. In the File menu, select Delete Project. All project source code and data will be deleted after you confirm the deletion.

You have many options when you want to share your Earth project with others. All projects are private by default — only you as the creator of the project can view or edit it. Below you'll learn how to share the project, as well as how to collaborate on your project with others.

Learn about Google Earth projects

You can create customized maps and stories about places around the world with text, photos, and videos. You can also share your maps and stories with others to collaborate.

Navigate in Google Earth

. Move around: Drag with your mouse. Zoom in and out: At the bottom right, use +/- or right drag the mouse. Explore around your location: Hold Ctrl + drag the screen.

What is the difference between Google Earth and Google Earth Pro? ›

Google Earth for mobile enables you to browse the globe with a swipe of your finger on your phone or tablet. Google Earth Pro on desktop is free for users with advanced feature needs. Import and export GIS data, and go back in time with historical imagery. Available on PC, Mac, or Linux.

Google Street View gives you an in-depth look at your home, it does not provide live or up-to-the-minute footage. Real-time satellite imagery is not typically used to provide live feeds of individual houses.

Google Maps also has exploration capabilities, but at a lower level than Google Earth. With Google Maps, you can explore the entire world using the map in the “Map” view. Furthermore, Google Maps also has a satellite view similar to Google Earth, but it can only be viewed in 2D.

Google Earth Pro is currently the standard version of the Google Earth desktop application as of version 7.3.

You can use Google Earth to find: High-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, photos, and elevation terrain. An image of your home, school, or any place on earth. Routes when you drive from one place to another.

You can also delete a file by clicking on it to select it and then clicking on the trash icon located at the top of the "My Places" panel.

Browse to the project you want to delete. On the Settings tab, in the General section, click the Delete project button. A confirmation message appears. Click the Delete button to confirm the deletion.