Google Earth Pro Will No Longer Be Available for Download After June 2027
Google has announced that Google Earth Pro will no longer be available for download starting June 25, 2027. While the desktop application isn’t being discontinued entirely, new downloads will end as Google shifts users toward the web-based and mobile versions of Google Earth.
Anyone who wants to continue using Google Earth Pro in the future is encouraged to download a copy before the deadline.
Existing Users Can Keep Using It
The upcoming change only affects downloads—not the software itself.
If Google Earth Pro is already installed on your computer, you’ll still be able to use it after June 25, 2027. Existing installations will continue to function, allowing longtime users to keep accessing the desktop application even after it is removed from Google’s download page.
Google Is Focusing on the Web Version
Google says the browser-based version of Google Earth now includes most of the desktop application’s most popular features, while introducing several new capabilities, including:
- Historical Street View
- Advanced distance and area measurement tools
- Expanded environmental datasets
- Collaborative project sharing and editing
- AI-powered features
The company recommends that users migrate to the web version or the Android and iOS apps going forward.
Moving Your Existing Projects
Users who have saved maps or custom locations don’t have to start from scratch.
Google provides instructions for importing:
- KML files
- KMZ files
- “My Places” data
These files can be transferred into the web or mobile versions of Google Earth, preserving custom projects and saved locations.
Why Some Users Still Prefer Google Earth Pro
Despite the improvements made to the web version, Google Earth Pro retains one major advantage: offline functionality.
The desktop application allows users to explore previously downloaded maps and geographic data without an internet connection, making it useful for:
- Field work
- Education
- Travel planning
- Areas with limited internet access
Google Earth Pro also continues to offer a rich set of mapping tools, including:
- Interactive 3D satellite imagery
- 3D terrain exploration
- Historical imagery
- Distance and area measurements
- Custom placemarks and annotations
- Drawing lines, paths, and polygons for custom maps
Download It Before the Deadline
Although Google Earth Pro will remain usable for existing installations, it will no longer be available for download after June 25, 2027.
Anyone who may want to use the desktop application in the future—or keep a backup installer—should download it while it remains available. For users who value offline access and the classic desktop experience, this will be the last opportunity to obtain the software directly from Google.