Google Earth Pro now free (was $399 AUD)

irishmover · 31-01-2015 3:58am #1

http://google-latlong.blogspot.ca/2015/01/google-earth-pro-is-now-free.html?m=1

If you're in a business which uses Earth you're not supposed to use the free version as per the EULA. Its much better than the original free version anyway!

stephenmarr · 31-01-2015 10:07am

asking for login in details

irishmover · 31-01-2015 10:16am

stephenmarr wrote: »

asking for login in details

Just hit the grab a free key link. Will request you signup. I got my key sent to my email within a couple of minutes.

uck51js9zml2yt · 31-01-2015 11:09am

Nice one. Got my key

Skerries · 31-01-2015 12:18pm

getting an error

Error! Your sign up can not be completed due to We're sorry

Shiny · 31-01-2015 12:25pm

Worked perfectly for me cheers.

irishmover · 31-01-2015 12:32pm

Skerries wrote: »

getting an error

Error! Your sign up can not be completed due to We're sorry

Happened to someone else too. Just hit back on your browser and then go sign up again. Should work.

Marhay70 · 31-01-2015 12:49pm

How do you sign up as an individual, without all the company name, title etc.?

irishmover · 31-01-2015 12:54pm

Marhay70 wrote: »

How do you sign up as an individual, without all the company name, title etc.?

You can't but just make up a random company name it won't matter. Just keep your name and email.

Falcon L · 31-01-2015 1:00pm

You can fill the fields with complete bollox, as long as the e-mail address is valid.

MonkstownHoop · 31-01-2015 1:20pm

Is this only for windows and Mac?

irishmover · 31-01-2015 1:48pm

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Is this only for windows and Mac?

Yes I believe so.

Carpenter · 31-01-2015 2:07pm

How much better is the Pro version ??

a_noodle_jenny · 31-01-2015 2:26pm

Didn't work for me on the back button. Was working off Safari on my Mac so changed to chrome and was signed in on my Google Account. I also changed my phone number to +353 format rather than 087 or 0035387 etc. Could have been any of these changes but the error message didn't com up this time.
Licence key was sent immedaitely!
Thanks a million!

_Whimsical_ · 31-01-2015 2:42pm

I'm getting a message saying it couldn't be completed because they're having technical difficulties.

ExcaliburRisen · 31-01-2015 4:53pm

Thanks OP.
Was getting the same error message as some above when trying to register for a key using my hotmail address. Switched to my gmail and it worked perfectly.

epo addict · 31-01-2015 5:11pm

Thanks OP

Received error message on my first attempt. Changed email address and it worked

Toast · 31-01-2015 5:12pm

Got the technical difficulties error and tried again and it went through. Don't really know if there is anything here I'll actually use but the 3d Buildings seem a little more detailed and no reason not to have it I guess.

Mountainsandh · 31-01-2015 5:19pm

No bother here got key with hotmail address and makeuppy company, thanks OP !

wardy2 · 31-01-2015 10:39pm

Thanks op works great , just make up a company and put down your a manager job done

Monkeynut · 31-01-2015 11:34pm

Google Earth Pro (Discontinued in 2015)

All Pro features are available in Google Earth Free Edition as of January 2015.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Earth#Google_Earth_Pro_.28Discontinued_in_2015.29

leck · 31-01-2015 11:47pm

Monkeynut wrote: »

Google Earth Pro (Discontinued in 2015)

All Pro features are available in Google Earth Free Edition as of January 2015.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Earth#Google_Earth_Pro_.28Discontinued_in_2015.29

Forbes posted this yesterday - Google Earth Pro Is Now Available For Free.

Google's own notice about this was posted yesterday at the link provided by the OP. Maybe there's a name change on the way, but they didn't mention that in yesterday's announcement.

Johny_cash · 01-02-2015 1:06am

Looks good

DERICKOO · 01-02-2015 12:40pm

Error hit back button. Worked. Showing a car i sold over 5 years ago in my drive.

SCOOP 64 · 01-02-2015 12:58pm

Worked for me ,but whats the big deal, just looks like a badly taken aerial photo of my house years ago and when i take a closer look ,yes it is from years ago , i could do this anyway on google for free ?

_Jumper_ · 01-02-2015 1:22pm

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Worked for me ,but whats the big deal, just looks like a badly taken aerial photo of my house years ago and when i take a closer look ,yes it is from years ago , i could do this anyway on google for free ?

This. Ive been wondering same since thread appeared.

What are ye downloading it for?

Kat1170 · 01-02-2015 1:24pm

Can I run both versions on my laptop. I have a lot of information saved on normal Google Earth and I wouldn't want this overwriting it and loosing it all.

TheDriver · 01-02-2015 1:29pm

So what's better than free version??

Mantis Toboggan · 01-02-2015 1:42pm

Doesn't seem to work on Chromebooks, what a load of cack.

Shred · 01-02-2015 1:51pm

Worked first time for me, cheers OP.

keithclancy · 01-02-2015 1:54pm

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Doesn't seem to work on Chromebooks, what a load of cack.

Don't think Chromebooks would have the processing power to be fair.

leck · 01-02-2015 2:06pm

TheDriver wrote: »

So what's better than free version??

According to https://support.google.com/earth/answer/189188?hl=en

The chart below outlines the basic differences between Google Earth and Google Earth Pro.
Features|Google Earth|Google Earth Pro|
Print resolution|1000 pixels|4800 pixels|
Import GIS data||ESRI .shp, MapInfo .tab|
Import addresses in bulk|Manually Geo-locate each address|Automatically Geo-locate up to 2500 at a time|
Import large image files| limited to texture size|Super Image Overlays|
Supplemental Layers|| Demographics, Parcels, Traffic Counts|
Create premium movies for export||HD 1920x1080|
Measurement tools|Line, Path| Line, Path, Polygon, Circle, 3D Path, 3D Polygon|

Sam Mac · 01-02-2015 2:08pm

does the program always stutter when you select a new location to find and the globe spins? Mine seems to always do it.

AlanS181824 · 01-02-2015 2:11pm

Says it's experiencing technical details right now.

leck · 01-02-2015 2:12pm

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Worked for me ,but whats the big deal, just looks like a badly taken aerial photo of my house years ago and when i take a closer look ,yes it is from years ago , i could do this anyway on google for free ?

Maybe you are comparing Google Earth Pro to Google Maps? They are different products with different uses.

seligehgit · 01-02-2015 2:22pm

Thanks:)

Mountainsandh · 01-02-2015 2:49pm

leck wrote: »

Maybe you are comparing Google Earth Pro to Google Maps? They are different products with different uses.

I love Google maps, but Google Earth is better to measure distances, bookmark interesting spots, and layers.

And you can spin the Earth like a basketball !

Tcjmcd · 01-02-2015 3:05pm

Worked instantly, not sure what use it will do for me but thank's OP!

SCOOP 64 · 01-02-2015 3:26pm

_Jumper_ wrote: »

This. Ive been wondering same since thread appeared.

What are ye downloading it for?

No reason, just to see what it does as its free.

Cul a cnoic · 02-02-2015 2:32am

Thanks OP

Kristopherus · 02-02-2015 2:35am

leck wrote: »

Maybe you are comparing Google Earth Pro to Google Maps? They are different products with different uses.

Well the street views are the same on both:).

irishmover · 02-02-2015 8:23am

No worries guys. Glad plenty seen this and got use from it.

Circulated it in my office and its definitely useful for our GIS/Mapping team.

irelandjoe · 02-02-2015 10:53am

thanks OP downloaded and working away.

Nollog · 02-02-2015 1:12pm

I got the "We're Sorry" difficulty every time I said my "Company" was Personal, I got a key first time switching to Non-Profit.

deadimmortal · 02-02-2015 8:08pm

/\/ollog wrote: »

I got the "We're Sorry" difficulty every time I said my "Company" was Personal, I got a key first time switching to Non-Profit.

That solved it for me.

TheDriver · 02-02-2015 8:32pm

After using it today, dont see anything better than normal google earth for everyday nosing around

irishmover · 03-02-2015 8:25am

TheDriver wrote: »

After using it today, dont see anything better than normal google earth for everyday nosing around

If you're thinking that you're really best off just using Google maps. Google earth works best when you're using plugins from other programmes like e.g. CAD and importing Geo-referenced lineworl into Earth from CAD. Some of the things you can do with Earth is amazing. Being able to print in higher resolution is certainly a great tool.

But its not much of a benefit for people who just spin the globe and check some imagery out of Area 51 etc. its free though so why not have it.

nomeban · 03-02-2015 9:24am

Whats the difference between this and maps?

TheDriver · 03-02-2015 10:05am

irishmover wrote: »

If you're thinking that you're really best off just using Google maps. Google earth works best when you're using plugins from other programmes like e.g. CAD and importing Geo-referenced lineworl into Earth from CAD. Some of the things you can do with Earth is amazing. Being able to print in higher resolution is certainly a great tool.

But its not much of a benefit for people who just spin the globe and check some imagery out of Area 51 etc. its free though so why not have it.

The main use of earth for me is househunting and seeing whats around the house, garden size etc. Some fascinating information. However think most people here will have no use for the Pro version but free is free.......

irishmover · 03-02-2015 10:21am

TheDriver wrote: »

The main use of earth for me is househunting and seeing whats around the house, garden size etc. Some fascinating information. However think most people here will have no use for the Pro version but free is free.......

Well. There is some additional measuring tools which should help you out when looking at houses but that'll be about it. Most of the new tools are for GIS purposes.

feet of flame · 04-02-2015 7:03pm

redmondpie.com/how-to-download-google-earth-pro-for-free-legally-399-value/

The Pro version offers some powerful features including high resolution printing, spreadsheet imports, Windows Media and QuickTime HD movie exports from tours, advanced measurements, and much more. As you can tell, these are all functions that not everyone is likely to use, except for entertainment’s sake, and well now that it’s free, why not.

Google Earth Pro now free (was $399 AUD)

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