

At least 7.Google Earth’s ability to provide a visually compelling view of the world’s terrain, cities, oceans, weather data, treks, and more never ceases to amaze me.Before you publish any Photo Spheres, make sure that they are:.There are multiple other apps with similar functionalities that you can find online. The list of 3rd party publishing tools featured on the Street View website is not exhaustive.If you’re a developer, you can create your own tool with the Street View Publish API. Check the app maker’s website for instructions.Īfter you create links in the chosen tool and publish them to Google Maps, allow up to 4 days for processing to complete. You can also use apps made by other companies, which also allow you to link your Photo Spheres into connected indoor or outdoor virtual tours. You can upload individual Photo Spheres to Google Maps the same way you publish flat images by using the Google Maps app, or the Google Maps platform on your computer. When you take photos indoors, limit your collection to 100 photos.Take photos from the street and continue until you're inside the place.

Follow natural paths and walkways so that there’s a clear line of sight between the photos.Space the photos about 2 small steps apart (1 m/3 ft) when indoors and five steps apart (3 m/10 ft) when outdoors.Helmet: Make sure to keep your head still when you take your photos.Tripod: Step out of the way before you take photos.Keep your head down when you take photos. Monopod: Keep the monopod steady above your head.You can attach the camera to a monopod, tripod, or helmet to stabilize the camera at 1.20-1.80 m/4-6 ft.Make sure your phone is fully charged and has enough available memory to store your images.Acratech Spherical Panoramic Head (Sigma lens only).Nodal Ninja Ultimate R10 with compact 90° rotator.Canon 8-15mm f/4L fisheye lens (Canon mount only).
