Google Earth has literally changed the way we look at our own planet. Fly anywhere to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and more. Recent additions include galaxies in outer space, ocean canyons, art galleries, and ski runs. You can explore rich geographic content, save places you’ve visited, add pins to mark places, and share them with others. Some older Mac users may find that Google Earth for Mac loads slowly, as does those with a lower bandwidth connection. People trying to stream music or movies on the same connection as you are likely to be tearing their hair out as Google Earth dominates the available bandwidth.

Google Earth features include:

Watch global change with decades of historical images

If you’ve ever wondered how your neighborhood has changed over time, Google Earth now gives you access to the past. With a simple click, you can see suburban sprawl, melting ice caps, coastal erosion, and more.

Dive below the surface of the ocean

In the new ocean layer, you can dive to the bottom of the sea, view exclusive content from partners like the BBC and National Geographic, and explore wrecks in 3D like the Titanic.

Track and share your paths with others

Mark one more step and record your freeform tour in Google Earth. Just turn on the touring feature, hit record, and watch the world. You can even add a soundtrack or narration to personalize your journey.