

If you’d like to export an image of Google Map’s vector data or 2D satellite imagery, Google Map Customizer is the tool for you. Additional sites where satellite imagery can be found include DigitalGlobe, USGS Landsat and Satellite Imaging Corporation. If you wish to use the imagery for commercial purposes, make sure it is in the public domain, or purchased. Depending on the source of the imagery, it may come in a variety of formats, including GeoTIFF or JPEG 2000. The GIS data is older, but much higher resolution. The left is orthoimagery is from Amherst, MA GIS Data, while the right is from Google Earth. Your area might have local GIS orthoimagery that is of higher quality than the national imagery. The United States has orthoimagery available at The National Map that is free to download and in the public domain. Getting Satellite Imagery Option 1: GIS Dataīefore going to Google Earth or Maps, see if there is any GIS satellite imagery available in your area. Software: Google Earth, Google Maps, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Image Composite Editor This tutorial will show you how to find, download, print, and stitch together those images. High resolution imagery can be used for many purposes, including digital and print maps, backgrounds for drawings, or perspective images of the new 3D imagery. Feel free to contact us at any questions you may still have.This post has been heavily updated since its original published date of January 1, 2014. We hope that you have found this tutorial on how to pinpoint the date of your satellite images, helpful. Gain access to vast historical datasets and create a Timeline for your project by importing ultra-high resolution imagery of up to 3'' through our new Timeviewsfeature. Want to monitor the progress of your project? This can be just a few days old in some cases!

Through Plex-Earth, access to the most recent images directly from premium providers such as Maxar, Airbus, Hexagon, and Nearmap right inside AutoCAD is right at your fingertips. Need more updated images for your project? You're in luck! NOTE: If no Imagery Date appears next to the location coordinates, you will need to zoom in further until it shows up.
