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Version: 7.3.7.1327 (latest)
File size: 93.5 MB
License: Free
Security scan: VirusTotal: 66 of 66 engines say OK (0 flagged)
SHA-256 checksum: 12955495fb4357c88d18b2665513a5adadda0724152147529ca853c80354422b
Developer: Google LLC
Supported OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1
Installers: 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), Offline
Downloads: 35845
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 · 142 reviews
File name(s): googleearth-win-pro-7.3.7.1327-x64.exe, googleearth-win-pro-7.3.7.1327-x86.exe

Reviewed by Eman Sakr
Tested on Windows 11 and 10 · November 8, 2026 · How we review

Screenshots

Get this if you want a free desktop globe that does more than show pictures. It suits teachers and hikers, plus anyone who needs to measure a plot of land or compare an area across decades.

The Pro edition runs on Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 and costs nothing.

The standout is the historical imagery slider: drag it and a neighborhood rewinds through older aerial shots.

Skip it if you want live traffic or turn-by-turn routes, because it has neither.

What is Google Earth Pro?

Google Earth Pro is a desktop globe from Google LLC that stitches satellite and aerial photos into a 3D view of the planet. You search for a place, then tilt, zoom and add your own markers or measurements.

Google gives the Pro edition away at no cost. It installs like any Windows program and keeps recently viewed imagery in a local cache.

Scrubbing through old imagery with the time slider

Click the clock icon in the toolbar and a slider appears. Drag it to compare the same spot across different years.

Coverage depends on the place: a big city may have many dates, a remote area only a few.

Tip: Keep the camera still while you drag the slider so the frames line up for a clean before-and-after comparison.

Measuring a trail, a roof or a whole plot of land

The ruler tool has Line, Path, Polygon and Circle modes. Use Path to trace a hiking route and Polygon to get the area of a field or lot.

Results depend on the imagery you click over, so zoom in close before placing points.

Importing KML, KMZ and shapefile data

Pro opens KML, KMZ and shapefile files, so layers from other sources can sit on top of the globe. Placemarks, paths and polygons can be edited and saved.

Tip: Group related items into folders in the Places panel, then save the folder as one KMZ file to share with a colleague.

High-resolution images for reports and printing

Save Image exports a view at a higher resolution than your screen, which suits slides, reports and printed maps.

Output quality still follows the imagery available for that area. Tip: Switch off layers and borders you do not need before saving for a cleaner picture.

Recording a fly-through as a video

Pro includes a movie maker that records a tour or camera path into a video file. It helps for classroom lessons and property walkthroughs.

Street View inside the desktop app

Drag the pegman icon onto a highlighted road to switch to a ground-level view. Coverage stops where Street View cars have not driven.

Beyond Earth: Moon, Mars, sky view and the flight simulator

A toolbar button switches the globe to the Moon, Mars or a star map. It makes a handy teaching aid for a science class.

Press Ctrl+Alt+A to open the flight simulator, then choose an aircraft and a starting point.

Why the view is never live, and what the cache covers

The imagery is a set of satellite and aerial snapshots, so there is no live video and no real-time traffic. Photo dates differ from one area to the next.

The app needs a connection to load new imagery. Areas you already viewed sit in the local cache and can reopen without one.

Tip: Before a trip, zoom through the areas you need while online so they land in the cache.

Is Google Earth Pro safe to install?

The software comes from Google LLC, and the installer on this page was checked with VirusTotal and came back clean.

Use the download button at the top of this page so you do not pick up a repackaged installer from another site.

Live traffic, routing and heavy GIS work: look elsewhere

Pro gives you snapshots and measurements. It does not offer traffic, turn-by-turn navigation or deep spatial analysis.

A PC with 2 GB of RAM can run it, but dense 3D cities may stutter. Google recommends 4 GB for a smoother experience.

How to Download & Install

Hit the download button near the top of this page and you receive an EXE file. It works as a full offline installer, so the whole app arrives in a single piece.

Step 1: Press the download button above, then wait for the Google Earth Pro setup file to land in your Downloads folder.

Step 2: Double-click the setup file and approve the Windows security prompt with “Yes”.

Step 3: Wait while the setup copies the files and finishes on its own.

Step 4: Start Google Earth Pro from the Start menu or the finish screen, then type any place name into the search box.

Tip: Right-click the taskbar icon and choose “Pin to taskbar” for quick access later.

Which installer to pick: 64-bit or 32-bit

Two builds exist: the main 64-bit installer and a 32-bit one. Most PCs running Windows 10 or 11 are 64-bit, so the main file is the right choice.

Not sure which you have? Go to Settings, System, About and look at the “System type” entry. Pick the 32-bit build only if it says 32-bit.

System requirements

Supported systems in our database are Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Google lists these hardware minimums:

CPU: 1 GHz or faster (2 GHz dual-core recommended)
RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
Disk space: 2 GB free
Graphics: DirectX 9 or OpenGL 1.4 compatible
An internet connection to load imagery

License and updates

Google Earth Pro is free, so there is no payment step to complete. Just install it and start exploring.

Google’s own download page says the app installs recommended updates automatically. To refresh it by hand, run the newest setup file from this page and let it install over your current copy.

Fixing common install and startup problems

Black screen or crash on launch: open Tools, then Options, then 3D View, and switch the graphics mode between OpenGL and DirectX. Restart the app and update your graphics driver if it persists.
Installer will not open: right-click it and choose “Run as administrator”. If the 64-bit file refuses to run at all, your PC may be 32-bit, so use the 32-bit installer.
Sluggish on an older PC: close other heavy programs and set Texture Colors to High Color (16 bit) in the 3D View options.

Pros & Cons

What we liked

Completely free desktop globe
Historical imagery slider for past views
Measures distances, paths and areas
Imports KML, KMZ and shapefiles
High-resolution image export and printing

What we didn't like

Imagery is not real time
Needs decent graphics on older PCs
Street View missing in some areas

Conclusion

4.9out of 5 · 142 user ratings

Google Earth Pro is a solid pick if you want free measuring, past imagery and exportable maps on a Windows PC. It asks for little and costs nothing.

For heavier mapping jobs, QGIS is a free, open-source GIS that handles data analysis a virtual globe cannot. If a project calls for survey-grade tools, paid software such as Global Mapper is the next step.

If you only want a quick look at a place, the browser version of Google Earth needs no install at all. Skip Pro when you need live traffic or navigation.

FAQ

Do I have to pay to use the Pro features?

No, the Pro tools are free in the desktop app. That includes measuring, data import and high-resolution image export.

Can Google Earth Pro work without an internet connection?

Only partly. The app needs a connection to load new imagery, but areas you already viewed can reopen from the local cache.

What is the difference between Google Earth Pro and the browser version?

Pro is a desktop program with extra tools such as KML and shapefile import and higher-quality image export. The browser version needs no installation but offers fewer desktop features.

Should I choose the 64-bit or the 32-bit installer?

Choose the 64-bit installer unless your Windows is 32-bit. Open Settings, then System, then About, and check the “System type” line.

Why does Google Earth Pro show a black screen or crash on startup?

The cause is usually the graphics setup. Switch the graphics mode between OpenGL and DirectX under Tools, Options, 3D View, then update your graphics driver.

How do I see old satellite images of my street?

Click the clock icon in the toolbar and drag the slider. Older pictures appear only where they exist for that location.

Is the satellite view live?

No, it is made of snapshots taken at different dates. You will not see real-time video or current traffic.

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Changelog - What's new in version 7.3.7.1327

Here are highlights of the fixes, changes, and improvements we've made since the last major release of Google Earth Pro:
- Google Earth 10 KML compatibility improvements:
- Support for gx:CascadingStyle KML extension; KML features imported from Google Earth 10 retain styles like icons, line widths, and colors.
- Support for other extensions found in KML exported from Google Earth 10.
- Fix for app launch issue on some recent Linux releases.
- Measurement tool and property editor measurement tab use the same unit selection.
- GeoTIFF imports or super overlays can be saved as KMZs that can be opened in Google Earth 10.
- Other minor fixes and improvements.

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