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Google Maps, an online mapping service created by Google, offers a vast array of user-uploaded images. However, downloading these images directly isn't possible, so you'll need to employ a few technical tricks. This article will guide you on how to download images from Google Maps using the Chrome browser on your computer or by taking screenshots on Mac or Windows devices.
Steps
Using Chrome
Visit https://maps.google.com/ using the Chrome browser. This guide is specifically tailored for the desktop version of Google Chrome, so you'll need to use this browser to download images from Google Maps. The mobile app or mobile site won't work for this purpose.
Locate your destination. You'll find the search bar at the top-left corner of the page. You need to search for a destination to find images related to that location.
Click on All below "Photos." You might see "Latest" or "Street View & 360" here; click on one of these options to open the photo library.
Right-click on the left frame of the page. If you right-click on the right side of the page, the context menu won't appear.
Click on Inspect. This option is at the bottom of the menu.
- You can also press Ctrl(Windows)/Cmd(Mac)+Shift+I to open the inspection panel.
Click on Sources. You'll find this tab at the top of the code area next to Elements, Console, and Network.
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Find the image. Click on the files to view images related to the location on Google Maps. A preview of the image will appear on the right side of the selected file.
Right-click on the image and select Save…. After selecting the file, right-click on the image, and a menu will appear at the cursor's location. Click Save in the menu, and the image will open in a new window.
Right-click on the image again and choose Save image as. A file management window will open (Finder on Mac; File Explorer on Windows).
- Name the file and select the folder where you want to save it, then click OK or Save.
Using Snip & Sketch on Windows
Visit https://maps.google.com/ using your browser. You can use any browser to capture images from Google Maps by utilizing the screenshot tool.
Search for your destination. The search bar is located at the top-left corner of the page. You need to search for a destination to find images related to that location.
Click on All below "Photos." You might see options like "Latest" or "Street View & 360" here; click on one of these to open the photo library.
Select an image from the left frame. When you click on an image in the left frame, it will display in a larger size on the right side of the screen.
Open Snip & Sketch. Click on the Start menu icon (or press the Windows key), then type "snip & sketch" to find and launch the application.
- Ensure the Google Maps window is open before launching the app, as the new screenshot will focus on that window. You cannot switch browser windows after the next step.
Click on New. The Snip & Sketch window will transform into a menu bar at the top of the screen, and your browser window will be visible.
Click on the rectangle icon. Hovering over the icons will display a description of each option.
- The last two icons are used to capture the current window or the entire screen instantly.
Click on the area of the screen you want to capture, then drag and release the mouse to select the entire image. The selected area (the image you want to screenshot) will be highlighted.
- After releasing the mouse, you'll see a preview of the selected area in the Snip & Sketch window. If unsatisfied, you can retry by clicking New and repeating the previous steps.
Click on the floppy disk icon. Alternatively, press Ctrl + S to save the image. The File Explorer window will open, allowing you to name the file and choose a save location.
- By default, the file is saved in .png format. To change the file type, click the dropdown next to "Save as type" and select .jpg or .gif.
- Click Save to save the file.
Operating a Mac
Access https://maps.google.com/ using any browser. You can utilize any browser to save images from Google Maps by taking a screenshot using keyboard shortcuts.
Locate your destination. You will find the search bar at the top left corner of the page. You need to search for a destination to find images related to that location.
Click on All below "Photos (Ảnh)". You might see "Latest" or "Street View & 360" here; click on one of these options to open the photo library.
Select an image from the left panel. When you click on an image in the left panel, it will display in a larger size on the right side of the screen.
Press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Cmd+4. This key combination commands the computer to capture a specific section of the screen. The cursor will change into a crosshair, enabling you to select the area you wish to capture by clicking and dragging the mouse.
- You can also use Shift + Cmd + 3 to take a full-screen screenshot; pressing Shift + Cmd + 4 + Spacebar will capture an entire window when you click on it.
- All screenshots are automatically saved to the desktop.
