Google Earth for Web
The whole planet in 3D in a browser tab, with guided Voyager tours for when you would rather be told where to look than choose.
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How to get the most from it
Google Earth for Web sits in Armchair Travel under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful and brainy.
About this category: Street-view wandering, city walks, live webcams and the small miracle of standing on a road eight thousand kilometres away for free.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Google Earth for Web: quick answers
Is Google Earth for Web free?
Yes. Google Earth for Web is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Google Earth for Web?
No. You can use Google Earth for Web without signing up for anything.
Does Google Earth for Web work on a phone?
Not well. We file Google Earth for Web as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Google Earth for Web safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Google Earth for Web take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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