How it works: The add-in fetches tile URLs from Google’s tile service and dynamically overlays them as a background layer, respecting the ArcMap’s spatial reference (automatically re-projects Web Mercator to your data frame’s projection — yes, even State Plane).
No direct street view exists in 10.8. Workaround: arcgoogle for arcgis 10.8
: ArcGIS 10.8 relies on Python 2.7, while modern GIS tools have migrated to Python 3. How it works: The add-in fetches tile URLs
to avoid the stability issues associated with third-party extensions. method instead? ArcMap Life Cycle - Esri Support to avoid the stability issues associated with third-party
: Provides a built-in interface for Google Street View and Google Bird's Eye views.
and scheduled for full retirement in March 2026. While ArcMap provides built-in Esri basemaps, many GIS professionals prefer Google’s satellite and hybrid imagery due to its resolution or update frequency in specific regions.