Google Street View

Google Street View allows users to see different parts of the world from the pedestrian’s perspective. It has user-contributed 360-degree panoramic views of famous street corners and places.

Mobile Navigation Made Easy

Google Street View takes one of Google Maps key functionalities and creates a convenient app. You can use the 2D map view to find the location. Then you can change to 3D to get the panoramic view of a street corner, a cafe or a city center. You get a sense of the physical location without traveling hundreds of miles. If you are already nearby, it makes navigating to the location a simple process.

Google Street View is a great way to find obscure businesses and street corners. It does not blur business signs. Also, only the highest quality images are allowed. So it is easy to pinpoint a particular business on the map.

It also has views of the insides of famous buildings and structures. You can explore the White House in America, the Pena National Palace in Portugal or the Palace of Versailles in France. Views from the great outdoors are available too. The Grand Canyon, the Stonehenge, and the Antartica are available for virtual exploration.

Contributions Are Welcome

Google collects street images using its own camera mounted vehicles. But it also accepts user-contributed images. You can use the Google Street View app to take 360-degree shots of street corners and send it to Google. If the image passes Google’s criteria, your panoramic view will be featured on the app. This app makes it easy to share your personal experience with the world.

Conclusion

Google Street View is a great app to explore unknown places while you travel. It can also be a great resource to see places you will never visit. The ability to contribute to the community makes it more engaging. When you upload an image, you are helping others find new places.