New Google Maps WebGL

New Google Maps WebGL  (Preview)

3D Buildings - Seamless zoom into Streetview

Available for FireFox 8 and Google Chrome14 (WebGL Enabled)

To enable use the:

Want to try something new? Button

  • Take MapsGL, our new experimental maps experience, for a spin
  • 3D buildings and seamless 45° aerial view rotations
  • 'Swoop' quickly from the map view to Street View imagery, without a plugin
MapsGL is our experimental Maps technology powered by WebGL, and has certain system requirements.



Seamless 45 degree Oblique Aerial images for specific cities (Rome here).
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