not show up anywhere in Google Earth that may be a little more of a challenge.

If you’d simply like to have your house, car, etc.

So if there’s an image that violates the Google Earth or Google Maps privacy policy, there’s a good chance it can be removed. Thus, Google has more flexibility in what it can put in or take out of the street view images. On the other hand, when it comes to Street View images, Google has literally sent out a fleet of cars to take images of more and more communities. Google doesn’t control satellites nor take these pictures themselves. Google partners with third-party data providers all over the world to be able to bring you the satellite and aerial images you see in most of Google Earth. Why isn’t this available for all of the Google Earth imagery? The explanation comes from looking at the sources of each type of imagery. For some people this enhancement can raise concerns, and so there is a ‘report a concern’ or ‘report an inappropriate image’ link at the bottom of most street view images so you can let Google know if something’s not quite right.

Now, with Google’s Street View layer, you can often even swoop down onto the street and have a look around your neighborhood. If Google has their location available, they’ll most likely see the top of their house nestled amongst familiar community landmarks. The answer?Īlmost every GE newbie opens GE, finds the ‘fly to’ box and searches for their house (or maybe grandma’s house). While it’s pretty cool to see your home in Google Earth (GE), some folks ask Google if they can take images of their home out of GE.

Google satellite picture of my house