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Because it is high quality. The name says it all. This is meant for cartographers,geographical studies, explorers and teachers. It also enables people to see places it is not practical to go, or too dangerous.I'm sure it is a valuable aid to vulcanologists and meteorologists as well. The other reason is not stressed in the advertising, although there is no reason to be ashamed of it. Google Earth is based on public domain data, which is free of charge because you have already paid for it once via NASA. Google Earth Pro is expensive because the data comes from commercial sources, who need to be reimbursed for the satellites and aeroplane flights that they pay for.

*UPDATE* as of Jan 30, 2015 Google made Google Earth Pro available for free. Login with your email address and the license key GEPFREE and that's it.

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Is Google Earth Pro free?

No, Google Earth Pro is the paid professional version that costs $399 per year.It does have a free 7-day trial period to use and evaluate after which you need to convert trial license into full license.Note that Pro and free version both use the same high-resolution imagery.*UPDATE* as of Jan 30, 2015 Google made Google Earth Pro available for free. Login with your email address and the license key GEPFREE and that's it.


How much does it cost to download Google Earth 6?

Yes, you can download Google Earth for free. There is also a professional version of Google Earth called Google Earth Pro for business users. That version has some new features (e.g., better printing, advanced import support, etc.) but uses the same imagery so it's generally not worth the annual cost for the casual user.


How do you find out which version of Google Earth you have?

Normally Google Earth Pro auto-updates to the new version when it is available but if that feature is disabled or not working you can manually install the latest version. Visit the Google Earth download page to download the latest version for Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop platforms. You can show the version of Google Earth in the Hep menu and selecting "About Google Earth". Note that Google Earth desktop has been replaced with Google Earth Pro so all updates will be with the latter.For the web version of Google Earth, your web browser always accesses the latest version and you never have to install or uninstall the application.Mobile platforms can update Google Earth using the Google Store, Apple store, or equivalent application management utlility on the particular platform.


How get real-time pics of Google Earth?

The aerial, satellite, and Street View imagery in Google Earth is not real-time (or live). But there is also a webcam layer integrated into Google Earth (enabled in Gallery layer) that can show "live" scenes at selected locations.


What is the best free Google Earth to download?

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographic information program that was originally called EarthViewer 3D. It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe. It is available under three different licenses: Google Earth, a free version with limited functionality; Google Earth Plus, which included additional features; and Google Earth Pro ($400 per year), which is intended for commercial use. You can download the free version from the link mentioned in the related links.

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Is Google Earth Pro free?

No, Google Earth Pro is the paid professional version that costs $399 per year.It does have a free 7-day trial period to use and evaluate after which you need to convert trial license into full license.Note that Pro and free version both use the same high-resolution imagery.*UPDATE* as of Jan 30, 2015 Google made Google Earth Pro available for free. Login with your email address and the license key GEPFREE and that's it.


How much does it cost to download Google Earth 6?

Yes, you can download Google Earth for free. There is also a professional version of Google Earth called Google Earth Pro for business users. That version has some new features (e.g., better printing, advanced import support, etc.) but uses the same imagery so it's generally not worth the annual cost for the casual user.


How do you find out which version of Google Earth you have?

Normally Google Earth Pro auto-updates to the new version when it is available but if that feature is disabled or not working you can manually install the latest version. Visit the Google Earth download page to download the latest version for Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop platforms. You can show the version of Google Earth in the Hep menu and selecting "About Google Earth". Note that Google Earth desktop has been replaced with Google Earth Pro so all updates will be with the latter.For the web version of Google Earth, your web browser always accesses the latest version and you never have to install or uninstall the application.Mobile platforms can update Google Earth using the Google Store, Apple store, or equivalent application management utlility on the particular platform.


How get real-time pics of Google Earth?

The aerial, satellite, and Street View imagery in Google Earth is not real-time (or live). But there is also a webcam layer integrated into Google Earth (enabled in Gallery layer) that can show "live" scenes at selected locations.


What is the best free Google Earth to download?

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographic information program that was originally called EarthViewer 3D. It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe. It is available under three different licenses: Google Earth, a free version with limited functionality; Google Earth Plus, which included additional features; and Google Earth Pro ($400 per year), which is intended for commercial use. You can download the free version from the link mentioned in the related links.


How do you stop pixel enlargement when you start Google Earth?

The pictures in Google Earth can only get so detailed. Beyond that, they get all pixellated.


What if your photos are on Google Earth?

If a photo of you is on Google Earth, then they will make your face appear "fuzy", so it's impossible to clearly see.


How can you see earth live?

no you can't pictures are taken of Google earth so you can't do that


What is so weird about Google Earth?

People can see where you live...


Can you shoot missiles in Google earth?

I dont think so


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*pro they were hand made dresses or shirts so there original but very expensive


Can you get some funny but mean pictures and if so where?

yes on google earth