Google Earth Studio

Spec sheet

Purpose

Earth Studio is a browser based animation tool for Google Earth satellite and 3D imagery.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Intended users

Google describes it as a tool for motion professionals and says Quick Starts let anyone create animations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · earth.google.com

Supported platforms

web,Windows,macOSRead 22 Sep 2026 · google.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · google.com

Support

Google points users to its documentation, tutorials, and best practices, and says feedback can be sent from Help > Give Feedback in the tool.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Access requirement

Access requires a Google account and an access request, and Google says it emails applicants whether they are accepted.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Allowed uses

Properly attributed content may be used for applications such as research, education, film, and nonprofit use, subject to Google’s guidelines.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Animatable effects

Users can animate attributes including the sun’s position and the camera’s field of view.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Attribution

Google requires attribution while content is shown, including Google and any relevant third party data providers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · about.google

Browser limit

Earth Studio currently works only in desktop Google Chrome because it relies on Chrome-only APIs for rendering animations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Cloud collaboration

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · google.com

Commercial use

Google says Earth Studio imagery is not licensed for commercial applications, including use of Earth Studio content without attribution.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Export formats

JPG,image sequences,JSX,ESP,ESB,JSONRead 22 Sep 2026 · google.com

Integration

Earth Studio supports exporting its 3D camera to Adobe After Effects for adding labels and pins in post production.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Keyframe animation

It uses keyframes to animate movement of the globe.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

KML limit

Google says most moderately sized KML files and simple features should work, while advanced features may not be supported.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Motion graphics

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · google.com

Quick Starts

Quick Start projects include up to five templates, such as orbiting or flying between points.Read 9 Oct 2026 · google.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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