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Google Earth vs Google Map Maker

A side-by-side look at Google Earth and Google Map Maker. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Google Earth

Google Earth

Travel & Location

Google Earth is a desktop and mobile virtual globe software that renders a 3D representation of the Earth. It allows users to view satellite imagery, maps, 3D terrain, panoramic street-level imagery, and real-time weather and sun positioning data. Users can view locations around the world, explore in a 3D view, and access data layers such as transportation networks and populated …

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Google Map Maker

Google Map Maker

Travel & Location

Google Map Maker was a crowdsourced mapping service that allowed users to edit and update Google Maps with local knowledge. It helped improve the accuracy and coverage of Google Maps by enabling public map edits and additions.

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