How to Record Google Earth Zoom in Video in High-Quality

Google Earth is a map application that allows people to explore the world without leaving their houses. With its built-in satellite and aerial imagery, topography, and other geographic data, people can explore various locations and zoom in to get a detailed view of the landscape. Perhaps you’ve seen this effect before in a movie, TV, or Vlog. If you haven’t or want to record Google Earth zoom in video and insert it in your video, check out these methods to get the job done. 

How to Screen Record Google Earth Zoom in Video? 2 Free Ways

You can screen record Google Earth with zoom-in effect easily with its built-in screen recording tool. It is easy to operate and doesn’t require any installation. If you prefer this simple way, just follow these steps to screen record Google Earth.

Step 1. Go to the official website of Google Earth and download Google Earth Pro on your computer. 

Step 2. Select a destination you want to visit in the search box in the upper left corner and click Search. 

Step 3. From the top menu bar, find and click the Record button. 

Step 3. Then, you’ll see a record and mic button at the bottom left corner. Click the record icon to start recording. And click on the same button to stop recording.

Step 4. Once done, you can export your recordings to your computer by clicking Tools from the top menu bar, selecting Movie Maker, giving it a name, and choosing a storage path. 

However, if you want to step further to edit your recording, this built-in screen recording tool is not enough. Thus, you’ll need a more professional screen recorder, such as the iTop Screen Recorder we’re going to introduce later. Or you can check our previous guide on how to record clips on PC or just read on to check this much more functional free screen recorder.

Overview of iTop Screen Recorder:

iTop Screen Recorder is a lightweight yet powerful screen recorder that allows you to deal with many tasks with your videos. It can capture your screen activities in high quality without any lags or glitches. Thus, you can explore more details of a landscape on Google Earth smoothly and easily. After recording, you can edit your recordings by cutting unwanted parts or adding elements like effects, animations, transitions, and graphical elements. Or you can split video into two parts or merge multiple videos into a single one if needed. 

These tools are perfect for making a Vlog or tutorial video. If you want to create a zoomed-in video of the location you choose in Google Earth, iTop Screen Recorder can make it extremely simple. Now, follow these steps to screen record Google Earth zoom in video.

How to screen record Google Earth zoom in video?

Step 1. Download iTop Screen Recorder on your computer and launch it. 

Step 2. Click Full Screen to select the area you wish to record. Next, you can enable the webcam, speaker, or mic as you like. Once selected your wanted recording area, click REC to start recording. 

Step 3. If you want to stop recording, just click on the Stop button to end the process. After recording, you can view or edit your recordings as you want.

Features of iTop Screen Recorder:

Totally free to use: You can use this powerful screen recorder without paying any extra fees. 

4k resolution & 120 FPS smooth recording: As a 1080p screen recorder, iTop Screen Recorder can capture 4K/1080p videos with frames per second (FPS) up to 120, promising you a smooth recording process. Meanwhile, you can capture more details of the location you choose. 

Record without FPS loss: It can capture high-definition video effortlessly with no dropped frames and high FPS. 

Built-in video editor for adding BGM, transition, etc: With its built-in editor, you can edit your recordings by adding BGMs, applying a wide variety of transitions, and effects. This is perfect for video editing lovers, especially those who like to edit YouTube videos with a YouTube video editor.

How to Screen Record Google Earth Tour Online?

If you don’t want to download any software on your computer, you can also apply the web version of iTop Screen Recorder to record Google Earth web without downloading anything. But note that the video quality might not be as good as that is recorded by a desktop version. If you don’t mind it, just follow these steps to record Google Earth tour as video.  

Step 1. Open your Google Earth Pro on your computer, and then enter the location you wish to visit in the search bar. 

Step 2. Open iTop Online Screen Recorder and click Start Recording. If you want to capture your webcam, system audio, and microphone, just enable them as you want.

Step 3. When you want to end the recording process, click Stop Sharing. Then, you can select an output quality and format and click Download to save your recording.

How to Record Route in Google Maps Android?

 On Android, you can record routes in Google Maps with some free applications like Traveler. This application can help you keep tabs on your journey with its built-in Google Maps. Thus, you can keep track of your location where you have traveled until you end the recording process. Additionally, it allows you to add photos or notes to your route. Now, let’s see how does Google Earth record tour along path.

Step 1. Download and launch the Traveler app on your Android device. Log in with your Google account and give it the permission to access your Google account.

Step 2. Tap the + icon to create a trip and start your route. During the route, you can take a picture of your location. 

Step 3. If you want to end the recording process, you just need to tap the stop button. Then, Tap Save to save your recordings.

Part 4. 14 Virtual Tours You'll Want to Check Out

If you're looking for the most worth recording tours on Google Earth, here are 14 recommendations:

1. Life in the Ocean Deep

2. UNESCO World Heritage Sites

3. Stop and Smell the Flowers

4. Pilgrimage to Mecca

5. Global Flea Markets

6. Colorful Street Fests & Carnivals

7. Comic Geek Destinations

8. Iconic Film Locations in the Mediterranean

9. International Year of the Reef

10. In Mandela's Footsteps

11. Reading the ABCs from Space

12. The Beautiful Game

13. National Parks of the United States

14. This is Home

Conclusion

Through this guide, you may learn how to record Google Earth zoom in. The easiest way is to use its built-in recording feature. But this doesn’t allow you to edit your recordings, which is not enough if you want to generate a more professional video. That’s why you need a professional screen recorder Windows 10 like iTop Screen Recorder to help. With it installed, you can record any screen activities on your computer. Now, download it to give it a try!