Guide Classroom mapping
Google Maps vs My Maps vs Google Earth: Which Should You Use?
Compare directions, custom layers and globe projects through one trip-planning example, with sharing advice and My Maps-to-Earth file options.
The task collection
Choosing & using tools
Compare mapping tools and explore features beyond the basics.
8 guides See the complete collection
Choose your next step
Compare the mapping products first, or explore a feature when you already know which tool you need.
The complete guide collection
Find the workflow you need.
8 guides, organised by task.
Choose the right tool
Product and Earth-version comparisons.
Explore Maps and offline tools
Everyday features, place questions, previews and an offline alternative.
Guide Google Maps
Google Maps Beyond Directions: 8 Useful Features to Know
Use eight Google Maps features for offline travel, parking, sharing, stops, timing, lists, measurement and Street View, with the limits that matter.
Guide Google Maps
Ask Maps in Google Maps: How to Use It, Availability, Privacy, and Limits
Find Ask Maps on phone or computer, ask better place questions, check answers, and understand availability, personalization, history, and missing-feature limits.
Guide Google Maps
How to Preview a Route in Google Maps Immersive View
Open an available Immersive View route preview on Android or iPhone, use playback and time controls, and choose a fallback when the preview is missing.
Guide Google Maps
How to Use Organic Maps Offline: Routes, Stops and Car Displays
Download Organic Maps coverage, choose alternative routes and stop order, and check Android Auto, CarPlay and supported head-up display requirements.
Explore Earth
Open the flight-simulator guide.
Plan a teaching workflow
Start with the teacher-focused mapping guide.
Keep exploring
A useful next direction.
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