1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) 4. [Google Earth Pro Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/discuss) [ ![Google Earth Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1b503776988799afd39b27ecbf029a24/google-earth-pro.png "Google Earth Pro") ](/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) # Google Earth Pro Discussions Google Earth Pro is a comprehensive desktop application that offers an immersive 3D representation of the Earth's surface, combining high-resolution satellite imagery, aerial photography, and geographic information system (GIS) data. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it provides advanced tools for geographic analysis, visualization, and presentation. Users can explore diverse terrains, urban landscapes, and historical imagery, making it a versatile platform for various applications. Key Features and Functionality: - High-Resolution Printing: Export and print map images up to 4800x3200 pixels, suitable for detailed reports and presentations. - Historical Imagery Viewer: Access archived satellite and aerial images to analyze changes over time, such as urban development or environmental shifts. - GIS Data Import Support: Import various spatial data formats, including ESRI Shapefiles, for comprehensive geographic analysis. - Movie Creation: Record and export guided tours or area walkthroughs as video files, enhancing presentations and storytelling. - Advanced Measurement Tools: Measure 3D buildings, calculate areas of polygons or circles, and assess distances with precision. Primary Value and User Solutions: Google Earth Pro empowers users to conduct in-depth geographic analyses without the need for expensive GIS software. Its advanced features facilitate tasks such as site selection, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and educational projects. By providing access to high-resolution imagery and robust analytical tools, it enables users to visualize and interpret spatial data effectively, supporting informed decision-making and comprehensive presentations. - **6** discussions - · **100%** answered - · **13** participants ![Google Earth Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1b503776988799afd39b27ecbf029a24/google-earth-pro.png "Google Earth Pro") Google Earth Pro Discussions Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest Showing **6** discussions ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 3 years ago More Options - Share [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=What+is+Google+Earth+Pro+used+for%3F&title=What+is+Google+Earth+Pro+used+for%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-google-earth-pro-used-for) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=What+is+Google+Earth+Pro+used+for%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-google-earth-pro-used-for&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-google-earth-pro-used-for) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=What+is+Google+Earth+Pro+used+for%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-google-earth-pro-used-for%0aWhat+is+Google+Earth+Pro+used+for%3F) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=What+is+Google+Earth+Pro+used+for%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-google-earth-pro-used-for%0aWhat+is+Google+Earth+Pro+used+for%3F) - Copy link - [ ## What is Google Earth Pro used for? ](/discussions/what-is-google-earth-pro-used-for) What is Google Earth Pro used for? [ GIS Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/gis-software) Show More (Upvote this discussion)\<0\>0\> (Downvote this discussion) 1 (1 Comment) Add a comment [ View discussion ](/discussions/what-is-google-earth-pro-used-for) ![[Deleted User]](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "[Deleted User]") G2 [Deleted User] • over 5 years ago More Options - Share [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=This+application+is+slow+to+open+if+there+are+many+.KML+files+in+it%2C+sometimes+making+this+application+not+responding&title=how+i+can+make+this+app+easier+to+open%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=how+i+can+make+this+app+easier+to+open%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=how+i+can+make+this+app+easier+to+open%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open%0aThis+application+is+slow+to+open+if+there+are+many+.KML+files+in+it%2C+sometimes+making+this+application+not+responding) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=how+i+can+make+this+app+easier+to+open%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open%0aThis+application+is+slow+to+open+if+there+are+many+.KML+files+in+it%2C+sometimes+making+this+application+not+responding) - Copy link - [ ## how i can make this app easier to open? ](/discussions/41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open) This application is slow to open if there are many .KML files in it, sometimes making this application not responding [ GIS Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/gis-software) Show More (Upvote this discussion)\<0\>0\> (Downvote this discussion) 1 (1 Comment) Add a comment [ View discussion ](/discussions/41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open) ![Kawa m.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kawa m.") 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[![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Placemark+icon+-+exact+location%2C+end+of+pin+or+crosshairs%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F26799-placemark-icon-exact-location-end-of-pin-or-crosshairs%0aIn+Google+Earth+Pro%2C+when+I+want+to+create+and+relocate+a+placemark+I+create+the+placemark+and+drag+it+to+the+point+on+the+imagery+where+I+want+the+placemark...) - Copy link - [ ## Placemark icon - exact location, end of pin or crosshairs? ](/discussions/26799-placemark-icon-exact-location-end-of-pin-or-crosshairs) In Google Earth Pro, when I want to create and relocate a placemark I create the placemark and drag it to the point on the imagery where I want the placemark to be. But what point on the icon represents the location I'm interested in, the end of the pin or the point between the crosshairs? I... 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[ GIS Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/gis-software) Show More (Upvote this discussion)\<0\>0\> (Downvote this discussion) 1 (1 Comment) Add a comment [ View discussion ](/discussions/13881-how-can-i-download-the-satellite-data) ## Browse by popular topics [GIS Software](/products/google-earth-pro/discuss?filters%5Btags%5D%5B%5D=gis-software)[placemark](/products/google-earth-pro/discuss?filters%5Btags%5D%5B%5D=placemark)[pin](/products/google-earth-pro/discuss?filters%5Btags%5D%5B%5D=pin)[crosshairs](/products/google-earth-pro/discuss?filters%5Btags%5D%5B%5D=crosshairs)