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A Google extension that gives you a detailed, immersive 3D look at the entire planet

A Google extension that gives you a detailed, immersive 3D look at the entire planet

Vote: (22 votes)

Program license: Paid

Developer: Google

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(22 votes)

Paid

Developer

Google

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Provides exceptional looks at almost endless locations, allowing for a truly immersive experience
  • Free program
  • Allows for a fantastic first-person perspective

Cons

  • Users may notice difficulty with rendering times, particularly if their hardware is not up to date
  • Experience may vary based on the quality of their VR equipment

Google Earth VR is the Windows Virtual Reality version of Google Earth's popular mapping and exploration program. if you have the software - meaning a virtual reality headset - this program can be incredible and allow for extensive exploration of the world.

With Google Earth VR, users can select locations and "visit" them. The program, of course, is designed for virtual reality users. This means that users can go to locations and be completely immersed in them, looking around and having limited explorations of a three-dimensional environment. Of course, it's more than that: You can actually zoom through and "fly" over certain locations, giving you an incredible perspective over countless landmarks, locations, and landscapes.

The program comes in a first-person view. In other words, all you have to do is move your head and your perspective automatically shifts. This can dramatically enhance your overall experience. Additionally, this program is free. In other words, as long as you already have the equipment, you will be able to use Google Earth VR.

Unfortunately, there are some issues with this program, and some users have struggled to get the software to load at appropriate speeds.

Pros

  • Provides exceptional looks at almost endless locations, allowing for a truly immersive experience
  • Free program
  • Allows for a fantastic first-person perspective

Cons

  • Users may notice difficulty with rendering times, particularly if their hardware is not up to date
  • Experience may vary based on the quality of their VR equipment