Google has launched a special service that allows users to create and share street view imagery on Google Maps, according to a blog post announcement.
Google has taken us all on a splendid virtual journey to various places around the world. Historic destinations like the Taj Mahal, Ellora Caves, Qutub Minar and various zoos around the world are all available on Google's Street View camera.
Now, the web giant wants its users to participate in the program by uploading 360 degree view pictures taken from Android or DSLR cameras and upload them to Google Maps so the world can see places through your eyes.
According to the blog post Monday, a user can create a Street View experience by using either a DSLR camera or adopting Google's Photo Sphere technology and "then share them with the world on Google Maps."
The latest change allows viewers to get a clearer picture of where the photo was taken instead of only seeing satellite images offered by Google.
"We are excited to see the different types of Street View experiences that everyone will contribute," Evan Rapoport, Product Manager, Google Maps & Photo Sphere, said in the post. "For example, this feature can now enable environmental non-profits to document and promote the beautiful places they strive to protect. It also opens up a new tool for photographers to showcase diversity in a specific location -- by times of day, weather conditions or cultural events -- in a way that Street View currently doesn't cover."
How To Get Started?
Users first need to have a profile in Google's Views service. Then they need to upload the images to the profile. Once the photos are uploaded, they can choose the pictures they want and connect them to Google Maps.
Just like Google's street view, this interactive viewer can also be embedded on other websites. The internet giant also encourages tech enthusiast to build applications with it using the Google Maps API.
