To turn on the 3D view in Google Earth Pro, you need to enable the 3D Buildings layer and then zoom into an area that has 3D data available.
Google Earth Pro allows you to visualize the world in incredible detail, including realistic 3D buildings in many urban areas. Accessing this feature is straightforward through the Layers panel.
Here's how you can activate and explore the 3D view:
Steps to Enable 3D View
Follow these steps directly within the Google Earth Pro application to see the world in three dimensions:
- Open Google Earth Pro. Launch the application on your computer.
- In the left panel, select Layers. This panel is usually on the left side of the main map view and contains various data overlays you can toggle.
- Next to "Primary Database," click Right Arrow (>). This expands the main layer categories.
- Next to "3D Buildings," click Right Arrow (>). This expands the options available under the 3D Buildings layer.
- Uncheck any image options you don't want to see. Within the 3D Buildings options, you might find sub-layers like "Photorealistic" or "Gray" buildings. Ensure the main "3D Buildings" box is checked, and uncheck any specific sub-options if you only want a certain style or to simplify the view.
- Go to a place on the map. Navigate to a city or area you expect to have 3D building data (major cities are a good starting point). You can use the search bar or simply pan and zoom.
- Zoom in until you see buildings in 3D. 3D buildings typically become visible when you are zoomed in fairly close to the ground level and tilted to view the sides of structures.
- Explore the area around you. Once the 3D view is active and you're zoomed in, you can pan, zoom, and tilt to explore the detailed 3D models of buildings and terrain.
By enabling the "3D Buildings" layer and navigating to an area with available data, you can switch Google Earth Pro into its immersive 3D visualization mode. Remember that not all areas have 3D building data, so choose well-known cities for the best experience.
