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This wikiHow article will show you how to change the date on a location on Google Maps so you can go back in time. If you're using Google Maps, you can view Street View images from previous dates easily in your web browser. If you want to see historical maps and satellite images, you can download Google Earth Pro, which is free for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
View old Street View photos in Google Maps, and historical maps and terrain in Google Earth Pro.
In Google Maps, drag the orange person icon to a location, then click "See more dates" to view past images.
In Google Earth, search for a location, go to View > Historical Imagery, and drag the slider left to go back in time.
You can use any web browser on your computer or laptop to go back in time with Google Maps.
Going back in time is only available for
images. If you want to see historical satellite images and maps, use
Drag and drop the orange human icon to a location on the map.
The orange icon is in the bottom right corner of Google Maps. This will switch you to Street View, which will show you photos of the area with a first-person view.
You'll see this option near the top-left corner. This expands a list of Google Street View photos from previous dates at the bottom of the window.
If you want to see historical maps and satellite images from other moments in time, you'll need to install
Pro on your PC or Mac. But don't worry—even though the app has "Pro" in its name, it's totally free. To download Google Earth Pro, go to
Download Earth Pro on desktop
Once you download the installer, double-click it, then follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Open Google Earth Pro after installing it by clicking its icon in your application list.
Type any location, such as a landmark, address, or city name, into the top-left corner of Google Earth, then click
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