Google announced that starting on June 25, 2027, Google Earth Pro for desktop will no longer be available for new downloads. However:
- If
you already have Google Earth Pro installed before June 25, 2027, you can
continue using it.
- Google
is encouraging users to switch to the web and mobile
versions of Google Earth, where it is adding more features over time.
According to Google's announcement, recent additions to the
web version include features such as:
- Historical
Street View
- Advanced
measurement tools
- Shapefile
import
- Elevation
profiles
- Flight
simulator
- AI-powered
capabilities
Google says it plans to continue closing the remaining
feature gaps between the desktop and web versions.
If you rely on Google Earth Pro for professional or personal
work, it's a good idea to:
- Download
and install it before June 25, 2027 if you haven't already.
- Keep
backups of your KML/KMZ files and "My Places" data.
- Begin
testing the web version to see whether it meets your needs.