Google maps 3D not working

jean_patterson

I used to be able to turn off the 3d option in google maps, but now it seems like it's permanently turned on and I can't figure out how to turn it off. It's really annoying and makes it hard to read the map. Is anyone else having this problem or know how to fix it?

Eli910

Yes, it is true that the ability to turn off 3D in Google Maps is no longer available. But there are still ways to view and navigate maps that don't use 3D imagery.

Here's how to do it:

Select the ‘Satellite’ option from the top menu bar which will bring up an aerial view of the map.
Click on the ‘Terrain’ option, which will bring up a view of the map using a color representation for altitude and slope. This is a great way to get a sense of the elevation and overall shape of an area without 3D imagery.
To view the map without 3D imagery entirely, switch to the ‘hybrid’ option. This will let you see individual buildings but in a 2D rather than a 3D manner.

These are all great ways to view and navigate maps without losing the details while also avoiding 3D imagery.

If you'd like to learn more about how to customize and get the most out of Google Maps, you can visit their official help page here: https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6351043

Denise129

Unfortunately, it appears that Google has recently retired the ability to turn off 3D imagery within Google Maps. They tout the ability to switch between the 2D and 3D views as their key feature in Google Maps, so they don't seem to be keen on disabling it.

That said, there are still a few options you can use to minimize the complexity of the 3D imagery. For one, you can adjust the quality of the 3D terrain: go to the settings menu and select the depth of detail you'd like to see (which influences how much data is loaded and displayed). Alternatively, you can also choose to display only folders containing imagery, which minimizes the amount of detail supplied by the 3D view.

Regrettably, it seems that there is no straightforward way to turn off 3D in Google Maps anymore. But hopefully these tips can help offset the overbearing complexity of the 3D display.