Can Google Earth images be used for commercial purposes?

If you’d like to use Google Maps content in a television commercial, please refer to our guidelines on “Entertainment and Media” to request brand approval. Note that you may not use Google Earth, or Street View imagery in television commercials.

Are you allowed to use Google Earth in youtube videos?

So, according to Google, you can use images and animation from Google Maps and Google Earth in your videos without asking for permission – as long as you include attribution. You can legally use Google Earth and Google Maps images and animations as long as you include the attribution text Google places on the images.

Are map images copyrighted?

Can maps be copyrighted? The short answer’s a clear and resounding: yes. Section 107 of the United States’ Copyright Act even specifically mentions maps.

Are Google Maps copyright protected?

All of Google’s branded features are protected by applicable trademark, copyright and other intellectual property laws. Depending on how and what feature you would like to reuse in your work, permission may need to be sought from Google first.

Can a copyrighted image be used on Google Earth?

Generally speaking, copyrighted material like the Google Earth images may be usable by others without explicit permission of the content creators based on the answers to number of questions: – What is the purpose or character of the use?

Can you print a map from Google Earth?

Google Maps, and Google Earth, have built-in print or (for Earth Studio) export functionality. You may print content for non-commercial use and enlarge it (for example, a map with directions).

Can you export an image from Google Earth?

If neither of those fit your needs, you may export an image from Google Earth or Earth Studio, or capture a screenshot from Google Maps, to add custom labels or graphics using third-party software. While we encourage annotations, you must not significantly alter how Google Maps, Google Earth, Earth Studio, or Street View would look online.

Is it possible to create imagery from Google Earth?

The ability to create such imagery directly from the Google Earth application using its built-in print and export functions confirms this interpretation, else Google would not have included this functionality.