Despite its name, Google Earth Pro is free to download and use. Here's how to install the free desktop app and make use of the advanced 3D-mapping software.

What you maybe didn't know is that Google has long offered a Pro version of Earth as well, one that cost a hefty $399 per year. Now, however, you can get Google Earth Pro absolutely free.

In order to get your hands on Earth Pro, you'll need to get a free key from this link first and then head over to Google's official download page for the app. If you're already a Pro user, you won ...

Google Earth Pro uses the same imagery as the free version of Google Earth. However, Google Earth Pro offers additional tools designed for business users like the ability to create animation ...

Google has released an update to Google Earth and Google Earth Pro. This is a bugfix / maintenance update with no new features. Having said that, it does fix some of the worst bugs, including ...

[UPDATE 19-JULY-2017] Google updated the 7.3 release with a new version 7.3.0.3830 that fixed a problem with the Linux version, and also fixed an HTTP request issue. The “advanced” manual ...

Google Earth Pro now costs the same thing as the core version of the mapping software. Google drops the $400 price tag off Google Earth Pro and the reasons for doing so appear to be plain.

While we're sure Google Earth works just fine for your daily virtual 'round-the-world travels, the Pro version comes with some really useful features -- even better, it's now completely free ...

At least, not enough for Google to keep counting on it as an income source. Google has just nixed the subscription fee for Google Earth Pro, dropping it from $400 a year to completely free.